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BMI to GSJ: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → San Jose (San José Airport)
1,837 mi
2,957 km · 1,597 nm
4h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,837 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 4m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-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
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near GSJ
- GUA · La Aurora Airport49 mi away
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport70 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport77 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport78 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from GSJ?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to San Jose (GSJ) is 1,837 miles (2,957 km, 1,597 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 4m 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 San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to GSJ?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on BMI–GSJ that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.