Distance From Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal to La Guardia Airport, BMI - LGA Distance

The distance from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to La Guardia Airport (LGA) is 789 miles or 1269 kilometers or 685 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bloomington/Normal ( United States ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bloomington/Normal and New York takes around 1 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington/Normal, United States to La Guardia Airport, New York, United States is 1 hours 48 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BMI - LGA

Kilometers		1269 km
Statute Miles		789 miles
Nautical Miles		685 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 48 minutes

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal to La Guardia Airport Flight Route Map - BMI to LGA Flight Path

Location of Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal & La Guardia Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Bloomington/Normal, United States and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BMI - LGA

Time difference between Bloomington/Normal (United States) and New York (United States) is 1 Hours.
New York time is 1 Hours ahead of Bloomington/Normal.

Location	Local Time
Bloomington/Normal (United States)	2026-05-04, 13:02:59 CDT
New York (United States)	2026-05-04, 14:02:59 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI / KBMI) Bloomington/Normal, United States

Destination

La Guardia Airport (LGA / KLGA) New York, United States