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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Wilmington, DE?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2430 miles / 3910 kilometers / 2111 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2785 miles / 4482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 55 minutes.

Wilmington Airport (Delaware) – Sacramento Mather Airport

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2430
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3910
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2111
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Distance from Wilmington to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2429.699 miles
  • 3910.221 kilometers
  • 2111.351 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
  • 2423.762 miles
  • 3900.667 kilometers
  • 2106.192 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 Wilmington to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington Airport (Delaware) to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Sacramento generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″W
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W