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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 3592 miles / 5781 kilometers / 3121 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Sal to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3591.992 miles
  • 5780.750 kilometers
  • 3121.355 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
  • 3587.949 miles
  • 5774.245 kilometers
  • 3117.843 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 Sal to Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Sal to Wilmington generates about 406 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 406 kilograms equals 895 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″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