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BMI to FRN: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Fort Richardson (Bryant Army Heliport)
2,873 mi
4,624 km · 2,497 nm
6h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,873 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 6m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-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
- FRN — Bryant Army Heliport · Fort Richardson, 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 FRN?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Fort Richardson (FRN) is 2,873 miles (4,624 km, 2,497 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to FRN?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 6m 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 Fort Richardson?
Fort Richardson is 3 hours behind Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to FRN?
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