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NZJ to BMI: distance & flight time
Santa Ana (El Toro Marine Corps Air Station) → Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal)
1,648 mi
2,652 km · 1,432 nm
3h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,648 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 42m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NZJ — El Toro Marine Corps Air Station · Santa Ana, United States
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NZJ
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport43 mi away
- SNA · John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport8 mi away
- FUL · Fullerton Municipal Airport20 mi away
- CNO · Chino Airport21 mi away
Near BMI
Frequently asked questions
How far is NZJ from BMI?
The flight distance from Santa Ana (NZJ) to Bloomington (BMI) is 1,648 miles (2,652 km, 1,432 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NZJ to BMI?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 42m 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 Santa Ana and Bloomington?
Bloomington is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NZJ to BMI?
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