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How far is Bloomington, IL, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers / 851 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Bloomington (BMI) is 1192 miles / 1918 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 34 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Central Illinois Regional Airport

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Distance from Portland to Bloomington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 979.380 miles
  • 1576.160 kilometers
  • 851.058 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
  • 976.997 miles
  • 1572.325 kilometers
  • 848.987 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 Portland to Bloomington?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Central Illinois Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)

On average, flying from Portland to Bloomington generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Bloomington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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