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Distance from Madrid to Lisbon

Straight line

503 km
313 mi · 272 NM

By road

630 km
391 mi

Travel time

6 h 52 min
flight ≈ 1 h 8 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Madrid from Lisbon?

Madrid (Spain) and Lisbon (Portugal) 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, Madrid to Lisbon is 630 km (391 miles), about 6 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Madrid, Lisbon lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). The route crosses from Spain into Portugal. 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 Madrid from Lisbon?

By road it is 630 km (391 miles) from Madrid to Lisbon; in a straight line it is 503 km (313 miles).

How long is the drive from Madrid to Lisbon?

About 6 h 52 min on the fastest route (630 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lisbon from Madrid?

Lisbon is to the west of Madrid, at an initial bearing of 250°.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Lisbon?

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.