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Distance from Chicago to Stockholm

6,880 km (4,275 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

6,880 km

Kilometers

4,275 miles

Miles

~8h 36m

Est. Flight

7h

Time Difference

Chicago

USA
Area: 606 km²
Population: 2.7M
Timezone: UTC-6
Elevation: 176m

Stockholm

Sweden
Area: 188 km²
Population: 0.98M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 28m

Chicago and Stockholm sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 8h 36m by commercial jet.

Chicago is known for Deep-dish pizza and Willis Tower, while Stockholm is famous for Gamla Stan (Old Town) and Vasa Museum.

In terms of city area, Chicago is 3.2x larger than Stockholm. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Chicago from Stockholm?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Chicago to Stockholm is 6,880 km (4,275 miles).

How long is the flight from Chicago to Stockholm?

A direct flight would take approximately 8h 36m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Chicago bigger than Stockholm?

Chicago is larger at 606 km², compared to 188 km².

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