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BJI to LGA: distance & flight time
Bemidji (Bemidji Regional Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
1,138 mi
1,832 km · 989 nm
2h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,138 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 56m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BJI — Bemidji Regional Airport · Bemidji, United States
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is BJI from LGA?
The flight distance from Bemidji (BJI) to New York (LGA) is 1,138 miles (1,832 km, 989 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BJI to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 56m 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 New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Bemidji.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BJI to LGA?
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