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How far is Bloomington, IL, from South Bend, IN?

The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) is 160 miles / 258 kilometers / 139 nautical miles.

The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Bloomington (BMI) is 196 miles / 315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 55 minutes.

South Bend International Airport – Central Illinois Regional Airport

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Distance from South Bend to Bloomington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 160.073 miles
  • 257.613 kilometers
  • 139.100 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
  • 159.836 miles
  • 257.231 kilometers
  • 138.893 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 South Bend to Bloomington?

The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport is 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)

On average, flying from South Bend to Bloomington generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Bloomington

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI).

Airport information

Origin South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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