How far is Columbus, NC from Wilmington, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbus and Wilmington is 251.63 miles (404.96 km).
Flight distance from Columbus, NC to Wilmington, NC is 251.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Columbus to Wilmington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbus, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 285.93 miles (460.16 km) by car.
Driving from Columbus to Wilmington will take approximately 04 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Columbus
Town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1007 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°15'11"N 82°11'49"W |
| Latitude | 35.2531700 |
| Longitude | -82.1970600 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina. It is located on the Cape Fear River in southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the USS North Carolina battleship and the Cape Fear Museum.
| Population | 124794 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°13'33"N 77°56'41"W |
| Latitude | 34.2257300 |
| Longitude | -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Wilmington: South 3rd Street (-77.944833,34.225717)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Wilmington
The distance between Columbus and Wilmington is 460 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Columbus and Wilmington. The current time is 07:21:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.19 liters (10.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Wilmington is $32.55 (diesel $42.81).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $32.55 | $36.64 | $40.46 | $42.81 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
