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ILM to ELY: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) → Ely (Ely Airport Yelland Field)
2,059 mi
3,313 km · 1,789 nm
4h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,059 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 30m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILM — Wilmington International Airport · Wilmington, United States
- ELY — Ely Airport Yelland Field · Ely, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ILM
- OAJ · Albert J Ellis Airport42 mi away
- CRE · Grand Strand Airport57 mi away
- LBT · Lumberton Regional Airport70 mi away
- MYR · Myrtle Beach International Airport72 mi away
Near ELY
- ENV · Wendover Airport107 mi away
- EKO · Elko Regional Airport117 mi away
- DTA · Delta Municipal Airport125 mi away
- CDC · Cedar City Regional Airport145 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILM from ELY?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Ely (ELY) is 2,059 miles (3,313 km, 1,789 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILM to ELY?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 30m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Ely?
Ely is 3 hours behind Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILM to ELY?
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