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SJC to BMI: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal)
1,777 mi
2,860 km · 1,544 nm
3h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,777 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 57m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from BMI?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Bloomington (BMI) 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 SJC to BMI?
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 San Jose and Bloomington?
Bloomington is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to BMI?
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