Flight Time from Durham to Wilmington
The flight from Durham to Wilmington covers about 134 mi and takes roughly 45 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Durham and Wilmington are about 134 mi (215 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 174 mi (279 km), a drive of about 3 hr 6 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 45 min.
| Straight-line distance | 134 mi / 215 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 174 mi / 279 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 6 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 45 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $22 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 35.111, -78.416 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Durham to Wilmington is about 134 mi (215 km) in a straight line, and roughly 174 mi (279 km) by road.