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Distance from Lisbon to Los Angeles

Straight line

9,142 km
5,681 mi · 4,936 NM

By road

42.1 km
26.2 mi

Travel time

36 min
flight ≈ 11 h 56 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Lisbon from Los Angeles?

Lisbon (Portugal) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 9,142 km in a straight line, that is 5,681 miles or 4,936 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lisbon to Los Angeles is 42.1 km (26.2 miles), about 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lisbon, Los Angeles lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from Portugal into United States. The halfway point is at 51.7715°, -66.1025°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 56 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 Lisbon from Los Angeles?

By road it is 42.1 km (26.2 miles) from Lisbon to Los Angeles; in a straight line it is 9,142 km (5,681 miles).

How long is the drive from Lisbon to Los Angeles?

About 36 min on the fastest route (42.1 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Lisbon?

Los Angeles is to the north-west of Lisbon, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 56 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.