Distance from London to Lisbon
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How far is London from Lisbon?
London (United Kingdom) and Lisbon (Portugal) are quite far apart: 1,586 km in a straight line, that is 985 miles or 856 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From London, Lisbon lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Portugal. The halfway point is at 45.2001°, -5.1374°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Lisbon
- Lisbon – Porto 274 km
- Lisbon – Sevilla 314 km
- Lisbon – Jerez de la Frontera 347 km
- Lisbon – Córdoba 391 km
- Lisbon – Vigo 393 km
- Lisbon – Málaga 470 km
- Lisbon – Móstoles 486 km
- Lisbon – Valladolid 497 km
- Lisbon – Madrid 502 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Lisbon?
The straight-line distance between London and Lisbon is 1,586 km (985 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lisbon from London?
Lisbon is to the south-west of London, at an initial bearing of 210°.
How long is the flight from London to Lisbon?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 29 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.