Berlin
892 km²
Stockholm
188 km²
Germany
Sweden
Area Comparison
Berlin is 4.7x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Berlin has 3.7x more people than Stockholm
Yes — Berlin is 4.7x larger than Stockholm by area. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 704 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Berlin approximately 4 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
In more relatable units, Berlin's 892 km² is about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris. Stockholm, by comparison, equals about 26,000 American football fields, 93 times the area of Monaco, or 55 times the area of Central Park.
Berlin is the capital of Germany, as well as its largest city by both area and population. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest.
Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Reichstag Building, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin holds the highest population within city limits of any city in the European Union, with 3.7 million inhabitants.
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago.
Often called "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, forming the Nordic countries' largest urban area.
Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 1.7x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Berlin metro area is also more populous, with 6.1 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Stockholm is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Berlin (Germany) and Stockholm (Sweden) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Berlin ~4 times
Berlin covers 892 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Santiago (838 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), San Diego (964 km²), Abu Dhabi (972 km²), or Dallas (997 km²).
Stockholm covers 188 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Washington D.C. (177 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), Helsinki (214 km²), Amsterdam (219 km²), or Brussels (161 km²).
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Stockholm is 811 km (504 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 27m.
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