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Distance from Istanbul to Liești

Straight line

524 km
326 mi · 283 NM

By road

878 km
545 mi

Travel time

11 h 54 min
flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

NNW 348°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Liești?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Liești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 524 km in a straight line, that is 326 miles or 283 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Liești is 878 km (545 miles), about 11 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 67% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Liești lies to the north (initial bearing 348°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.3175°, 28.2603°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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 Istanbul from Liești?

By road it is 878 km (545 miles) from Istanbul to Liești; in a straight line it is 524 km (326 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Liești?

About 11 h 54 min on the fastest route (878 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Liești from Istanbul?

Liești is to the north of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 348°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Liești?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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.