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BMI to SFO: distance & flight time

Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport)

1,795 mi
2,889 km · 1,560 nm
3h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details

1,795 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 59m 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.

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The two airports

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 SFO?

The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to San Francisco (SFO) is 1,795 miles (2,889 km, 1,560 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from BMI to SFO?

A nonstop flight takes about 3h 59m 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 Francisco?

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Bloomington.

What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to SFO?

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