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Distance from Lisbon to London

1,585 km (985 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,585 km

Kilometers

985 miles

Miles

~2h 22m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Lisbon

Portugal
Area: 100 km²
Population: 0.55M
Timezone: UTC+0
Elevation: 77m

London

UK
Area: 1,572 km²
Population: 8.98M
Timezone: UTC+0
Elevation: 11m

The distance between Lisbon and London is roughly equivalent to 4 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Lisbon is known for Belém Tower and Pastéis de nata, while London is famous for Big Ben and Tower of London.

In terms of city area, London is 15.7x larger than Lisbon. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Lisbon from London?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lisbon to London is 1,585 km (985 miles).

How long is the flight from Lisbon to London?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 22m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Lisbon bigger than London?

London is larger at 1,572 km², compared to 100 km².

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