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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 2414 miles / 3885 kilometers / 2098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Wilmington (ILM) is 2891 miles / 4652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 28 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2414.050 miles
  • 3885.037 kilometers
  • 2097.752 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
  • 2408.669 miles
  • 3876.377 kilometers
  • 2093.076 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 Sacramento to Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Wilmington generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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