How far is Wilmington, NC, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 2257 miles / 3632 kilometers / 1961 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Wilmington (ILM) is 2566 miles / 4129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 25 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Wilmington International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2256.733 miles
- 3631.860 kilometers
- 1961.048 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- 2251.937 miles
- 3624.141 kilometers
- 1956.880 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 San Diego to Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Wilmington?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
On average, flying from San Diego to Wilmington generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |