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BMI to SJC: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
1,777 mi
2,860 km · 1,544 nm
3h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,777 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 57m 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
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to San Jose (SJC) is 1,777 miles (2,860 km, 1,544 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 57m 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 Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to SJC?
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