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BMI to ESH: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Shoreham By Sea (Shoreham Airport)
4,077 mi
6,562 km · 3,543 nm
8h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,077 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 28m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- ESH — Shoreham Airport · Shoreham By Sea, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near ESH
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport22 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport44 mi away
- QUG · Chichester/Goodwood Airport20 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from ESH?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Shoreham By Sea (ESH) is 4,077 miles (6,562 km, 3,543 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to ESH?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 28m 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 Shoreham By Sea?
Shoreham By Sea is 6 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to ESH?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on BMI–ESH that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.