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BMI to SMO: distance & flight time

Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Santa Monica (Santa Monica Municipal Airport)

1,676 mi
2,697 km · 1,456 nm
3h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details

1,676 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 45m 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 SMO?

The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Santa Monica (SMO) is 1,676 miles (2,697 km, 1,456 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from BMI to SMO?

A nonstop flight takes about 3h 45m 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 Santa Monica?

Santa Monica is 2 hours behind Bloomington.

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

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