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BMI to BLI: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport)
1,733 mi
2,790 km · 1,506 nm
3h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,733 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 52m gate to gate, flying northwest. 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
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- BLI — Bellingham International Airport · Bellingham, 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 BMI from BLI?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Bellingham (BLI) is 1,733 miles (2,790 km, 1,506 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to BLI?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 52m 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 Bloomington and Bellingham?
Bellingham is 2 hours behind Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to BLI?
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