How far is Wilmington, NC, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 2307 miles / 3712 kilometers / 2004 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Wilmington (ILM) is 2611 miles / 4202 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 14 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Wilmington International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2306.706 miles
- 3712.283 kilometers
- 2004.473 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- 2301.705 miles
- 3704.235 kilometers
- 2000.127 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 Los Angeles to Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Wilmington?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Wilmington generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 557 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Wilmington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W |