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How far is Seattle, WA, from Bloomington, IL?

The distance between Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1719 miles / 2766 kilometers / 1493 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Seattle (BFI) is 2068 miles / 3328 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 34 minutes.

Central Illinois Regional Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Bloomington to Seattle

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bloomington to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1718.656 miles
  • 2765.908 kilometers
  • 1493.471 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1714.447 miles
  • 2759.135 kilometers
  • 1489.814 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Bloomington to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Bloomington to Seattle generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bloomington to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Central Illinois Regional Airport
City: Bloomington, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BMI
ICAO Code: KBMI
Coordinates: 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″W
Destination Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W