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BMI to ZEM: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Eastmain River (Eastmain River Airport)
949 mi
1,527 km · 825 nm
2h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
949 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 32m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- ZEM — Eastmain River Airport · Eastmain River, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
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- YNS · Nemiscau Airport108 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from ZEM?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Eastmain River (ZEM) is 949 miles (1,527 km, 825 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to ZEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 32m 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 Eastmain River?
Eastmain River is 1 hour ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to ZEM?
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