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

The distance between Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 1738 miles / 2796 kilometers / 1510 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2151 miles / 3462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 14 minutes.

Central Illinois Regional Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Bloomington to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1737.609 miles
  • 2796.410 kilometers
  • 1509.941 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
  • 1733.453 miles
  • 2789.722 kilometers
  • 1506.329 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Bloomington to Bellingham generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 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 Bellingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).

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 Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W