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BMI to BLQ: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Bologna (Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport)
4,764 mi
7,667 km · 4,140 nm
9h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,764 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 48m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- BLQ — Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport · Bologna, Italy
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near BLQ
- FRL · Forlì Airport45 mi away
- FLR · Peretola Airport50 mi away
- PMF · Parma Airport53 mi away
- VRN · Verona Villafranca Airport63 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from BLQ?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Bologna (BLQ) is 4,764 miles (7,667 km, 4,140 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to BLQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 48m 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 Bologna?
Bologna is 7 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to BLQ?
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