Compare: Lisbon→London (1,585 km) vs Lisbon→Paris (1,453 km). Lisbon → Paris wins by 132 km (8%). Side-by-side with flight & drive times.
By SnapDistance Team · Updated May 30, 2026
1,585 km
985 miles · Flight: ~2h 29min · Drive: ~25h 45min
1,453 km
903 miles · Flight: ~2h 19min · Drive: ~23h 37min
✓ Shorter route
Difference: 132 km (8%) · Flight time difference: ~10 min
Verdict
Lisbon → Paris is the smarter pick if travel time and emissions matter most: it is 132 km (8%) shorter, saves about 10 min of flight time, and cuts roughly 33 kg of CO₂ per passenger. Choose Lisbon → London only if the destination itself is the reason for the trip.
Lisbon → Paris is the shorter route at 1,453 km, which is 132 km (8%) shorter than Lisbon → London. You would save approximately 10 min in flight time by choosing the shorter route.
| Metric | Lisbon → London | Lisbon → Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1,585 | 1,453 |
| Distance (miles) | 985 | 903 |
| Flight time | ~2h 29min | ~2h 19min |
| Driving time | ~25h 45min | ~23h 37min |
| Road distance (est.) | ~2,061 km | ~1,889 km |
| Drivable? | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-continental | No | No |
| Initial bearing | 23° (NNE) | 35° (NE) |
| Time-zone shift | +1h | +1h |
| CO₂ – flight (per pax) | ~404 kg | ~371 kg |
| CO₂ – driving (per car) | ~352 kg | ~323 kg |
| Fuel cost (est.) | ~$206 USD | ~$189 USD |
Flying from Lisbon to London produces roughly 404 kg of CO₂ per passenger, based on the ICAO/EEA short-haul emission factor of ~0.255 kg per passenger-km. The Lisbon → Paris flight emits about 371 kg. Choosing the shorter route saves approximately 33 kg of CO₂ per traveler — equivalent to 2 typical tree-years of carbon sequestration. For comparison, driving emits roughly 352 kg and 323 kg per car respectively — meaningful only when the car carries multiple passengers.
The Lisbon to London route covers 1,585 km (985 miles), staying within Europe. Lisbon (population: 544,851) is located in Lisbon, Portugal, while London (population: 8,982,000) is in England, United Kingdom.
The Lisbon to Paris route covers 1,453 km (903 miles), remaining within Europe. Lisbon (population: 544,851) is in Lisbon, Portugal, and Paris (population: 2,161,000) is in Île-de-France, France.
Flying from Lisbon to London takes approximately 2h 29min, while Lisbon to Paris takes 2h 19min. If driving is an option, expect roughly 25h 45min for the first route and 23h 37min for the second.
Since both routes depart from Lisbon, this comparison is especially useful for travelers deciding between London and Paris as a destination.
The 132 km difference between these routes is relatively modest, so other factors like ticket prices and schedules may matter more.
Both routes are drivable, with road distances of approximately 2,061 km and 1,889 km respectively. For road trips, the shorter route saves roughly 172 km of driving.
London (United Kingdom) has a population of 8,982,000 and is located in the England region of Europe. As a major metropolis, it offers extensive international connections and diverse attractions.
Paris (France) has a population of 2,161,000 and is situated in Île-de-France, Europe. This city serves as an important regional hub with solid connectivity.
Choose this route if your priority is reaching London (United Kingdom) — a city of 8,982,000 in the England region of Europe. Despite being the longer of the two at 1,585 km, it makes sense when London itself is the destination, the schedule fits better, or ticket prices are noticeably lower. Driving is realistic at this distance, with an estimated 2,061 km of road and a fuel cost band around $206 USD. The initial bearing is 23° (NNE), so a great-circle flight leaves Lisbon heading roughly NNE.
This route is the right call if you are heading to Paris (France) — a city of 2,161,000 in the Île-de-France region of Europe. It is also the shorter of the two at 1,453 km, saving about 10 min of flying and around 33 kg of CO₂ per passenger. Driving is feasible — expect roughly 1,889 km of road and a fuel cost in the $189 USD range. Departing Lisbon, the great-circle bearing toward Paris is 35° (NE).
Lisbon (38.72°, -9.14°) and London (51.51°, -0.13°) sit with a time-zone shift of +1 hour. Lisbon (38.72°, -9.14°) and Paris (48.86°, 2.35°) have a +1-hour offset. Both routes have manageable time-zone shifts, so jet lag should not be a major factor.
Paris is closer at 1,453 km, which is 132 km (8%) shorter.
1,585 km (985 miles). Flight: ~2h 29min.
1,453 km (903 miles). Flight: ~2h 19min.
Flying to Paris is faster at ~2h 19min, saving about 10 min compared to London.
All distances on SnapDistance are calculated using the Haversine formula, which determines the great-circle distance between two points on Earth's surface. This gives the shortest possible distance over the globe, which is the measurement used for aviation and navigation. Actual travel distances by road or rail are typically 20-40% longer due to terrain, borders, and infrastructure routing. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. Driving estimates use 80 km/h average speed with a 30% road distance factor.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: May 30, 2026.