How far is Wilmington, NC, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 320 miles / 514 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Wilmington (ILM) is 366 miles / 589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 0 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Wilmington International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 319.547 miles
- 514.261 kilometers
- 277.679 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- 320.165 miles
- 515.256 kilometers
- 278.216 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 Washington D.C. to Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Wilmington?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Wilmington.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Wilmington generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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 |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Wilmington (ILM)
| American Airlines |