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BMI to PDX: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Portland (Portland International Airport)
1,724 mi
2,775 km · 1,498 nm
3h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,724 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 51m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-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
- PDX — Portland International Airport · Portland, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near PDX
- TTD · Portland Troutdale Airport10 mi away
- HIO · Portland Hillsboro Airport17 mi away
- KLS · Southwest Washington Regional Airport39 mi away
- SLE · Salem Municipal Airport/McNary Field51 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from PDX?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Portland (PDX) is 1,724 miles (2,775 km, 1,498 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to PDX?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 51m 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 Portland?
Portland is 2 hours behind Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to PDX?
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