London, United Kingdom to Porto: Road Trip Guide & Distance

820.8 miles 1321 km · straight line
1196.8 miles actual route 1926 km · driving distance
25h 46min estimated drive time
£182 - £223 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
213° SSW bearing direction

How far is London, United Kingdom from Porto?

The distance from London, United Kingdom to Porto is 820.8 miles (1321 km) as the crow flies. Porto is located SSW of London, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1196.8 miles, taking about 25h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. London, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Porto is in Portugal.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for London, United Kingdom and Porto. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from London, United Kingdom to Porto

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 46min £182 - £223 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 55min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~33h 30min $144–$419* Comfort

Quick Facts

London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Porto
41.16°N, 8.63°W
Europe/Lisbon
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 274 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM