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BMI to SAD: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Safford (Safford Regional Airport)
1,259 mi
2,026 km · 1,094 nm
3h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,259 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 12m gate to gate, flying west. 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
- SAD — Safford Regional Airport · Safford, 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 SAD?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Safford (SAD) is 1,259 miles (2,026 km, 1,094 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to SAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 12m 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 Safford?
Safford is 2 hours behind Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to SAD?
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