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How far is Bloomington, IL, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) is 619 miles / 997 kilometers / 538 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Bloomington (BMI) is 729 miles / 1174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 2 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Central Illinois Regional Airport

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619
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538
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bloomington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 619.266 miles
  • 996.612 kilometers
  • 538.127 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
  • 617.800 miles
  • 994.253 kilometers
  • 536.854 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 Washington D.C. to Bloomington?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bloomington generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Bloomington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination 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