How far is San Diego, CA, from Wilmington, NC?
The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2257 miles / 3632 kilometers / 1961 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to San Diego (SAN) is 2566 miles / 4129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 25 minutes.
Wilmington International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Wilmington to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilmington to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2256.733 miles
- 3631.860 kilometers
- 1961.048 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- 2251.937 miles
- 3624.141 kilometers
- 1956.880 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wilmington and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Wilmington to San Diego generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilmington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W |
| Destination | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |