Sea distance from Valparaiso to Lisboa
The sea route from Valparaiso (Chile) to Lisboa (Portugal) is about 6,948 nautical miles, which is 12,867 km or 7,995 statute miles. The route transits Panama Canal. That is about 25% longer than the direct great-circle line, because the practical route follows coastlines and shipping lanes.
Voyage time by boat speed
Time underway is distance divided by speed. These are continuous-passage figures with no stops or weather margin.
| Boat and speed | Time underway |
|---|---|
| Sailboat, conservative (5 kn) | 57d 22h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 48d 6h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 36d 5h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 28d 23h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 19d 7h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 14d 11h |
Planning estimate, not navigation
This distance is computed over the open Eurostat shipping-lane network. It is a realistic passage length for planning, but your sailed distance will differ with weather routing, currents, draft, and the exact berths you leave from and arrive at. Always verify against official charts.
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Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Lisboa from Valparaiso by sea?
About 6,948 nautical miles (12,867 km / 7,995 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Panama Canal. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Valparaiso to Lisboa?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 48d 6h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 28d 23h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 14d 11h. Add margin for weather, currents, and stops.
How is this distance calculated?
It is computed over the open Eurostat global shipping-lane network, the same kind of network freight routing tools use. It is a realistic planning estimate, not a navigation product: your sailed distance will vary with weather routing, draft, and the exact harbors you use.
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