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How far is Bloomington, IL, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) is 320 miles / 515 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Bloomington (BMI) is 353 miles / 568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 43 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Central Illinois Regional Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Bloomington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 320.282 miles
  • 515.444 kilometers
  • 278.317 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
  • 319.504 miles
  • 514.192 kilometers
  • 277.642 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 Columbus to Bloomington?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)

On average, flying from Columbus to Bloomington generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Bloomington

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

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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