Drive time to Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH)

Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH / KBIH) is a medium-sized airport serving Bishop, California. It sits 4,124 feet above sea level and has 3 runways, the longest 7,498 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Fresno, CA — the airport lies about 89 miles north-east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to BIH from cities near Bishop

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of BIH. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Eastern Sierra Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Orange Cove, CA 74 mi north-east Get drive time →
Sanger, CA 80 mi north-east Get drive time →
Reedley, CA 80 mi north-east Get drive time →
Dinuba, CA 80 mi north-east Get drive time →
Clovis, CA 83 mi north-east Get drive time →
Parlier, CA 83 mi north-east Get drive time →
Farmersville, CA 88 mi north-east Get drive time →
Visalia, CA 88 mi north-east Get drive time →
Kingsburg, CA 89 mi north-east Get drive time →
Fresno, CA 89 mi north-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near BIH

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

BIH at a glance

IATA code
BIH
ICAO code
KBIH
Serving
Bishop, California
Elevation
4,124 ft
Runways
3
Longest runway
7,498 ft
Coordinates
37.3731, -118.3640
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from BIH

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from BIH, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like BIH, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to BIH

How long does it take to drive to BIH?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Eastern Sierra Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Bishop?

Eastern Sierra Regional Airport uses the IATA code BIH and the ICAO code KBIH. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 4,124 feet above sea level.

How far is BIH from Fresno?

Fresno, CA is about 89 miles from BIH in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Fresno as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near BIH?

Within 200 miles: MMH (32 mi), FAT (85 mi), MCE (118 mi), BFL (139 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from BIH?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to BIH. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.