How far is Wilmington, NC, from New Orleans, LA?
The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 781 miles / 1257 kilometers / 679 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Wilmington (ILM) is 895 miles / 1441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 39 minutes.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Wilmington International Airport
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Distance from New Orleans to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Orleans to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 781.355 miles
- 1257.470 kilometers
- 678.979 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- 780.280 miles
- 1255.739 kilometers
- 678.045 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 Orleans to Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Wilmington?
Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
On average, flying from New Orleans to Wilmington generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 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 Orleans to Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
Airport information
| Origin | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′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 |