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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 2458 miles / 3956 kilometers / 2136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Wilmington (ILM) is 2956 miles / 4758 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 54 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2458.164 miles
  • 3956.031 kilometers
  • 2136.086 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
  • 2453.217 miles
  • 3948.069 kilometers
  • 2131.787 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 Seattle to Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Seattle to Wilmington generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

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Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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