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BMI to KPO: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Pohang (Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3))
6,620 mi
10,654 km · 5,753 nm
13h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,620 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 27m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- KPO — Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) · Pohang, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near KPO
- USN · Ulsan Airport28 mi away
- TAE · Daegu Airport43 mi away
- PUS · Gimhae International Airport62 mi away
- CHF · Jinhae Airbase/Airport (G-813/K-10)71 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from KPO?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Pohang (KPO) is 6,620 miles (10,654 km, 5,753 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to KPO?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 27m 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 Pohang?
Pohang is 14 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to KPO?
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