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BJI to ELY: distance & flight time
Bemidji (Bemidji Regional Airport) → Ely (Ely Airport Yelland Field)
1,144 mi
1,842 km · 994 nm
2h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,144 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 57m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BJI — Bemidji Regional Airport · Bemidji, United States
- ELY — Ely Airport Yelland Field · Ely, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BJI
Near ELY
- ENV · Wendover Airport107 mi away
- EKO · Elko Regional Airport117 mi away
- DTA · Delta Municipal Airport125 mi away
- CDC · Cedar City Regional Airport145 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BJI from ELY?
The flight distance from Bemidji (BJI) to Ely (ELY) is 1,144 miles (1,842 km, 994 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BJI to ELY?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 57m 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 Bemidji and Ely?
Ely is 2 hours behind Bemidji.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BJI to ELY?
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