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How far is Pensacola, FL, from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers / 523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Pensacola (PNS) is 739 miles / 1190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 0 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 602.311 miles
  • 969.325 kilometers
  • 523.394 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
  • 601.606 miles
  • 968.191 kilometers
  • 522.782 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Pensacola generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 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 Pensacola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS).

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W