How far is Sacramento, CA, from Wilmington, NC?
The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2429 miles / 3909 kilometers / 2110 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2903 miles / 4672 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 35 minutes.
Wilmington International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Wilmington to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilmington to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2428.669 miles
- 3908.563 kilometers
- 2110.455 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 2423.254 miles
- 3899.850 kilometers
- 2105.750 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Wilmington to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Wilmington to Sacramento generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 588 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilmington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |