Distance from San Diego to Wilmington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Wilmington (NC) is 2249 miles or 3619 kilometers or 1953 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Wilmington is 2556 miles (4114 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 307 miles or 495 km.

San Diego to Wilmington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Diego, CA and Wilmington, NC
This map shows the distance from San Diego, CA, Usa to Wilmington, NC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Diego, California to Wilmington, North Carolina is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Wilmington, NC

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Wilmington, North Carolina is 2556 miles or 4114 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Wilmington, NC is 2556 miles or 4114 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Wilmington, North Carolina.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Wilmington, North Carolina is approximately 2556 miles (4114 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 45 to 46 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Wilmington, NC

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Wilmington, NC?
The total driving time is 45 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Wilmington take?
San Diego and Wilmington are 45 hours 3 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Diego and Wilmington

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Wilmington (NC) is 3 Hours.
Wilmington time is 3 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in Wilmington
2025-12-17, 03:13:50 PST	2025-12-17, 06:13:50 EST

How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Wilmington North Carolina, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Diego, CA and Wilmington, NC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2556 mi	4114 km	2219.63 nmi
Straight line distance	2249 mi	3619 km	1953 nmi
Difference	307 mi	495 km	266 nmi

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