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Distance from Los Angeles to Lisbon

Straight line

9,142 km
5,681 mi · 4,936 NM

By road

42.9 km
26.7 mi

Travel time

39 min
flight ≈ 11 h 56 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Los Angeles from Lisbon?

Los Angeles (United States) and Lisbon (Portugal) 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, Los Angeles to Lisbon is 42.9 km (26.7 miles), about 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Los Angeles, Lisbon lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from United States into Portugal. 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 Los Angeles from Lisbon?

By road it is 42.9 km (26.7 miles) from Los Angeles to Lisbon; in a straight line it is 9,142 km (5,681 miles).

How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Lisbon?

About 39 min on the fastest route (42.9 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lisbon from Los Angeles?

Lisbon is to the north-east of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Lisbon?

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.