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Distance from Liești to Baghdad

Straight line

1,984 km
1,233 mi · 1,071 NM

By road

2,889 km
1,795 mi

Travel time

34 h 16 min
flight ≈ 2 h 59 min

Direction

SE 128°
initial bearing

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How far is Liești from Baghdad?

Liești (Romania) and Baghdad (Iraq) 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, Liești to Baghdad is 2,889 km (1,795 miles), about 34 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Liești, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 128°). The route crosses from Romania into Iraq. 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 Liești from Baghdad?

By road it is 2,889 km (1,795 miles) from Liești to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 1,984 km (1,233 miles).

How long is the drive from Liești to Baghdad?

About 34 h 16 min on the fastest route (2,889 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Liești?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Liești, at an initial bearing of 128°.

How long is the flight from Liești to Baghdad?

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.