Spain and Portugal are neighbors, so they’re very close: the straight-line distance between the two countries is about 354 km (220 miles) , while a typical driving distance is about 417 km (259 miles).

Quick Scoop

  • By air: about 354 km / 220 miles between the countries overall.
  • By car: about 417 km / 259 miles overall.
  • Between major cities: for example, Madrid to Lisbon is roughly 463 km / 287 miles by air, with an estimated flight time of about 1 hour.

What this means

If you mean the distance between the countries in general, the answer is “not far at all.” Since they share a long border, the exact distance depends on the cities you’re comparing.

Would you like the distance between specific cities, like Madrid and Lisbon or Porto and Seville?