How far is Wilmington, DE, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) is 315 miles / 506 kilometers / 273 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Wilmington (ILG) is 371 miles / 597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 28 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
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Distance from Raleigh to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 314.660 miles
- 506.396 kilometers
- 273.432 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- 314.831 miles
- 506.671 kilometers
- 273.581 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 Raleigh to Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Wilmington Airport (Delaware) is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Wilmington?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Wilmington generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | Wilmington Airport (Delaware) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, DE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ILG |
| ICAO Code: | KILG |
| Coordinates: | 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″W |