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Distance from Liești to Craiova

Straight line

327 km
203 mi · 176 NM

By road

465 km
289 mi

Travel time

5 h 32 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

WSW 245°
initial bearing

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How far is Liești from Craiova?

Liești (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 327 km in a straight line, that is 203 miles or 176 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Liești to Craiova is 465 km (289 miles), about 5 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Liești, Craiova lies to the south-west (initial bearing 245°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.9817°, 25.6373°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Craiova?

By road it is 465 km (289 miles) from Liești to Craiova; in a straight line it is 327 km (203 miles).

How long is the drive from Liești to Craiova?

About 5 h 32 min on the fastest route (465 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Liești?

Craiova is to the south-west of Liești, at an initial bearing of 245°.

How long is the flight from Liești to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.