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How far is Wilmington, NC, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 494 miles / 795 kilometers / 429 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Wilmington (ILM) is 606 miles / 976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 59 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from New York to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 494.145 miles
  • 795.250 kilometers
  • 429.400 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
  • 494.636 miles
  • 796.039 kilometers
  • 429.827 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 New York to Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between New York and Wilmington?

There is no time difference between New York and Wilmington.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from New York to Wilmington generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W
Destination 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