How far is Sanford, NC from Wilmington, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sanford and Wilmington is 111.43 miles (179.33 km).
Flight distance from Sanford, NC to Wilmington, NC is 111.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Sanford to Wilmington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sanford, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina is: 125.17 miles (201.45 km) by car.
Driving from Sanford to Wilmington will take approximately 02 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Sanford
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 30361 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°28'48"N 79°10'49"W |
| Latitude | 35.4798800 |
| Longitude | -79.1803000 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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 Sanford and Wilmington
The distance between Sanford and Wilmington is 201 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 14 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 Sanford and Wilmington. The current time is 12:50:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.72 liters (4.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanford and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanford to Wilmington is $14.25 (diesel $18.74).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $14.25 | $16.04 | $17.71 | $18.74 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sanford and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
