Distance from Boston to Lisbon
5,131 km (3,188 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
5,131 km
Kilometers
3,188 miles
Miles
~6h 32m
Est. Flight
5h
Time Difference
Boston
USALisbon
PortugalBoston and Lisbon sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 6h 32m by commercial jet.
Boston is known for Harvard & MIT and Freedom Trail, while Lisbon is famous for Belém Tower and Pastéis de nata.
In terms of city area, Boston is 2.3x larger than Lisbon. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Boston from Lisbon?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Boston to Lisbon is 5,131 km (3,188 miles).
How long is the flight from Boston to Lisbon?
A direct flight would take approximately 6h 32m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Boston bigger than Lisbon?
Boston is larger at 232 km², compared to 100 km².