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Distance from Bucharest to Liești

Straight line

172 km
107 mi · 93 NM

By road

231 km
143 mi

Travel time

3 h 4 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Liești?

Bucharest (Romania) and Liești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 172 km in a straight line, that is 107 miles or 93 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Liești is 231 km (143 miles), about 3 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Liești lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0266°, 26.8042°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Bucharest from Liești?

By road it is 231 km (143 miles) from Bucharest to Liești; in a straight line it is 172 km (107 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Liești?

About 3 h 4 min on the fastest route (231 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Liești from Bucharest?

Liești is to the north-east of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Liești?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.