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SNA to BMI: distance & flight time
Santa Ana (John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport) → Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal)
1,655 mi
2,664 km · 1,438 nm
3h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,655 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 43m 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
- SNA — John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport · 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 SNA
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport36 mi away
- NZJ · El Toro Marine Corps Air Station8 mi away
- FUL · Fullerton Municipal Airport15 mi away
- LGB · Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport19 mi away
Near BMI
Frequently asked questions
How far is SNA from BMI?
The flight distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Bloomington (BMI) is 1,655 miles (2,664 km, 1,438 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SNA to BMI?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 43m 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 SNA to BMI?
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