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SAN to ILN: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark)
1,910 mi
3,073 km · 1,659 nm
4h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,910 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 13m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from ILN?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Wilmington (ILN) is 1,910 miles (3,073 km, 1,659 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to ILN?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 13m 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 San Diego and Wilmington?
Wilmington is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to ILN?
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