Lisbon to Porto: Exactly 274 km (170 mi)

Lisbon, Portugal → Porto, Portugal

274
Kilometers
170
Miles
~51 min
Flight time (est.)
~357 km
Rough road-length estimate

148 nautical miles · Direction: north

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Porto is 274 km (170 miles). Porto lies roughly north of Lisbon; the initial great-circle bearing is 9° (N). It is a domestic route within Portugal.

Coordinates & Bearing

Lisbon (Lisbon, Portugal) sits at 38.7223°N, 9.1393°W; Porto (Norte, Portugal) is at 41.1579°N, 8.6291°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 9° (N); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Lisbon to Porto

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~51 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~357 km · ~4h 28min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Lisbon to Porto: about 357 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Lisbon and Porto lies at approximately 39.9404°N, 8.8887°W — the position that is an equal 137 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Lisbon and Porto both use the Europe/Lisbon time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Lisbon from Porto?

The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Porto is approximately 274 km (170 miles, 148 nautical miles).

What direction is Porto from Lisbon?

Porto lies roughly north of Lisbon; the initial great-circle bearing is 9° (N).

How long does it take to fly from Lisbon to Porto?

Estimated flight time is about 51 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule, and over such a short distance airport time dominates; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Lisbon to Porto?

Rough road-length estimate for Lisbon to Porto: about 357 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Lisbon and Porto?

Lisbon and Porto both use the Europe/Lisbon time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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