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Distance from Lisbon to Madrid

Straight line

503 km
313 mi · 272 NM

By road

626 km
389 mi

Travel time

6 h 51 min
flight ≈ 1 h 8 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Lisbon from Madrid?

Lisbon (Portugal) and Madrid (Spain) are a medium distance apart: 503 km in a straight line, that is 313 miles or 272 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lisbon to Madrid is 626 km (389 miles), about 6 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Lisbon, Madrid lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Portugal into Spain. The halfway point is at 39.5982°, -6.4513°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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 Madrid?

By road it is 626 km (389 miles) from Lisbon to Madrid; in a straight line it is 503 km (313 miles).

How long is the drive from Lisbon to Madrid?

About 6 h 51 min on the fastest route (626 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Madrid from Lisbon?

Madrid is to the north-east of Lisbon, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Madrid?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.