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BMI to EML: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Emmen (Emmen Air Base)
4,544 mi
7,314 km · 3,949 nm
9h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,544 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 23m 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
- EML — Emmen Air Base · Emmen, Switzerland
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near EML
- BXO · Buochs Airport9 mi away
- ZRH · Zürich Airport28 mi away
- ZIN · Interlaken Air Base35 mi away
- BRN · Bern Belp Airport40 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from EML?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Emmen (EML) is 4,544 miles (7,314 km, 3,949 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to EML?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 23m 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 Emmen?
Emmen is 7 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to EML?
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