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China
Sweden
Area Comparison
Hong Kong is 5.9x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Hong Kong has 7.6x more people than Stockholm
In terms of area, Hong Kong is 5.9x the size of Stockholm. Hong Kong spans 1,114 km² (430 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 926 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Hong Kong approximately 5 times.
To put Hong Kong's size in perspective, its area of 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
A major financial hub and special administrative region of China. Known as "Pearl of the Orient", Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² with a population of 7.4 million. The city was established in 1841. Hong Kong is known for Victoria Harbour skyline, Dim sum cuisine, Star Ferry, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MTR Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world, with over 480 buildings above 150 meters
Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Nicknamed "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. The city dates back to 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges
Hong Kong has a population density of 6,652 people per km² — a densely populated city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Hong Kong is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Hong Kong in Asia versus Stockholm in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Hong Kong has a humid subtropical climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Hong Kong stays around 16°C while Stockholm drops to -2°C. When it's noon in Hong Kong, it's 5:00 AM in Stockholm — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Hong Kong ~5 times
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Stockholm is ~589 years older
The straight-line distance from Hong Kong to Stockholm is 8,223 km (5,109 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 10m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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