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

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 2471 miles / 3977 kilometers / 2148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Wilmington (ILM) is 2877 miles / 4630 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 15 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2471.374 miles
  • 3977.291 kilometers
  • 2147.566 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
  • 2465.862 miles
  • 3968.421 kilometers
  • 2142.776 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 Oakland to Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Oakland to Wilmington generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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