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How far is Cherbourg from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 3900 miles / 6276 kilometers / 3389 nautical miles.

Wilmington International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3899.837 miles
  • 6276.179 kilometers
  • 3388.865 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
  • 3890.829 miles
  • 6261.683 kilometers
  • 3381.038 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 Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Cherbourg generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 979 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wilmington to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W