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Distance from Baghdad to Liești

Straight line

1,984 km
1,233 mi · 1,071 NM

By road

2,958 km
1,838 mi

Travel time

34 h 16 min
flight ≈ 2 h 59 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Liești?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Liești (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,984 km in a straight line, that is 1,233 miles or 1,071 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Liești is 2,958 km (1,838 miles), about 34 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Liești lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from Iraq into Romania. The halfway point is at 39.7828°, 36.7120°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Baghdad from Liești?

By road it is 2,958 km (1,838 miles) from Baghdad to Liești; in a straight line it is 1,984 km (1,233 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Liești?

About 34 h 16 min on the fastest route (2,958 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Liești from Baghdad?

Liești is to the north-west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Liești?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 59 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.