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How far is Wilmington, NC, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 2459 miles / 3958 kilometers / 2137 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Wilmington (ILM) is 2855 miles / 4595 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 59 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Wilmington

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2459.150 miles
  • 3957.618 kilometers
  • 2136.943 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
  • 2453.670 miles
  • 3948.800 kilometers
  • 2132.181 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 Jose to Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from San Jose to Wilmington generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 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 Jose to Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
Destination Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W