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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Pensacola, FL?

The distance between Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers / 523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Wilmington (ILM) is 738 miles / 1187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 0 minutes.

Pensacola International Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Pensacola to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 602.311 miles
  • 969.325 kilometers
  • 523.394 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
  • 601.606 miles
  • 968.191 kilometers
  • 522.782 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 Pensacola to Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Pensacola International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Pensacola to Wilmington generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pensacola to Wilmington

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

Airport information

Origin Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″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