Portugal and Spain share a land border, so they are right next to each other. The straight-line distance between the two countries is about 400 km (about 249 miles) , while the shortest air distance is around 354 km (220 miles) , and a driving trip between major cities can be roughly 417–435 km depending on the route.

Quick Scoop

  • Border: Portugal and Spain directly border each other on the Iberian Peninsula.
  • Straight-line distance: about 400 km between the countries’ centers.
  • Air distance: about 354 km in the shortest reported route.
  • Driving distance: about 417 km to 435 km depending on the path.

Simple way to think about it

If you mean “how far apart are they?” the practical answer is: not far at all —they’re neighboring countries with a long shared border. If you mean a trip between major cities like Lisbon and Madrid, that’s a longer journey than the border distance, because city-to-city travel depends on the route you take.

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Measure Distance
Country-to- country straight line About 400 km (249 miles)
Shortest air distance About 354 km (220 miles)
Driving distance About 417–435 km (259–270 miles)
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