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BMI to SDF: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field)
233 mi
375 km · 202 nm
1h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
233 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 5m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, 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 SDF
- LOU · Bowman Field5 mi away
- FTK · Godman Army Air Field22 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport45 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from SDF?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Louisville (SDF) is 233 miles (375 km, 202 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to SDF?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 5m 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 Louisville?
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to SDF?
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