The straight-line distance from Lisbon, Portugal to London, United Kingdom is 1,585 km (985 miles).London is NNE of Lisbon.
Distance (km)
1,585
straight line
Distance (miles)
985
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNE
23° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 30 min | 1,585 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 25 hr 48 min | ~2,061 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Lisbon, Portugal |
| To | London, United Kingdom |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,585 km (985 miles) |
| Bearing | 23° (NNE) |
| Coordinates (Lisbon) | 38.7223°, -9.1393° |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lisbon to London is 1,585 km (985 miles). London is NNE of Lisbon.
A direct flight from Lisbon to London takes approximately 2 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Lisbon to London takes approximately 25 hr 48 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
London is NNE (23 degrees) from Lisbon.
The distance from London to Lisbon is the same: 1,585 km (985 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.