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Distance from Liești to Istanbul

Straight line

524 km
326 mi · 283 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Liești from Istanbul?

Liești (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) 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.

From Liești, Istanbul lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. 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 Liești from Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Liești and Istanbul is 524 km (326 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Istanbul from Liești?

Istanbul is to the south of Liești, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Liești to Istanbul?

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.