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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Bloomington, IL?

The distance between Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 148 miles / 239 kilometers / 129 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Indianapolis (IND) is 168 miles / 271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 12 minutes.

Central Illinois Regional Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Bloomington to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 148.458 miles
  • 238.920 kilometers
  • 129.006 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
  • 148.159 miles
  • 238.439 kilometers
  • 128.747 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Bloomington to Indianapolis generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 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 Indianapolis

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

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 Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W