How far is Wilmington, NC, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 2429 miles / 3909 kilometers / 2110 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Wilmington (ILM) is 2901 miles / 4669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 35 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Wilmington International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Wilmington. 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 Sacramento to Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Wilmington?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Wilmington 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 Sacramento to Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |