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How far is Wilmington, NC, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 1595 miles / 2567 kilometers / 1386 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Wilmington (ILM) is 2949 miles / 4746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 57 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1595.186 miles
  • 2567.203 kilometers
  • 1386.179 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
  • 1599.685 miles
  • 2574.443 kilometers
  • 1390.088 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 San Salvador to Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Wilmington generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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