How far is Wilmington, NC, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 122 miles / 196 kilometers / 106 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Wilmington (ILM) is 140 miles / 226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 43 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Wilmington International Airport
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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)- 121.601 miles
- 195.698 kilometers
- 105.669 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- 121.786 miles
- 195.995 kilometers
- 105.829 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 International Airport is 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Wilmington?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Wilmington generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 95 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 International Airport (ILM).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W |