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Distance from Lisbon to Washington D.C.

5,736 km (3,564 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

5,736 km

Kilometers

3,564 miles

Miles

~7h 15m

Est. Flight

5h

Time Difference

Lisbon

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

Washington D.C.

USA
Area: 177 km²
Population: 0.69M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 22m

Lisbon and Washington D.C. sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 7h 15m by commercial jet.

Lisbon is known for Belém Tower and Pastéis de nata, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.

In terms of city area, Washington D.C. is 1.8x 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 Washington D.C.?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lisbon to Washington D.C. is 5,736 km (3,564 miles).

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Washington D.C.?

A direct flight would take approximately 7h 15m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Lisbon bigger than Washington D.C.?

Washington D.C. is larger at 177 km², compared to 100 km².

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