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Distance from Liești to Bucharest

Straight line

172 km
107 mi · 93 NM

By road

232 km
144 mi

Travel time

3 h 4 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

SW 221°
initial bearing

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How far is Liești from Bucharest?

Liești (Romania) and Bucharest (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, Liești to Bucharest is 232 km (144 miles), about 3 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Liești, Bucharest lies to the south-west (initial bearing 221°). 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 Liești from Bucharest?

By road it is 232 km (144 miles) from Liești to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 172 km (107 miles).

How long is the drive from Liești to Bucharest?

About 3 h 4 min on the fastest route (232 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Liești?

Bucharest is to the south-west of Liești, at an initial bearing of 221°.

How long is the flight from Liești to Bucharest?

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.