City Map Compare/Hyderabad vs Stockholm
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Hyderabad

650 km²

Stockholm

188 km²

Hyderabad vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Hyderabad vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Hyderabad

India

Area650 km²
Population9.31M
Density14,323 /km²
Elevation505 m
Founded1592
Stockholm

Sweden

Area188 km²
Population0.98M
Density5,213 /km²
Elevation28 m
Metro Pop.2.4M
Founded1252
Climatehumid continental

Area Comparison

Hyderabad is 3.5x larger than Stockholm

Population Comparison

Hyderabad has 9.5x more people than Stockholm

Is Hyderabad Bigger Than Stockholm?

Yes — Hyderabad is 3.5x larger than Stockholm by area. Hyderabad spans 650 km² (251 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 462 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Hyderabad approximately 3 times.

To put Hyderabad's size in perspective, its area of 650 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..

Hyderabad's footprint is roughly about 91,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Stockholm, by comparison, equals about 26,000 American football fields, 93 times the area of Monaco, or 55 times the area of Central Park.

About Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies 650 km2 (250 sq mi) on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of South India. With an average altitude of 536 m (1,759 ft), much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre.

Known as "City of Pearls", Hyderabad covers 650 km² with a population of 9.3 million. The city was established in 1592. Hyderabad is known for Charminar, Hussain Sagar Lake, Golconda Fort, among other attractions.

Hyderabad sprawls across 650 square kilometres on the Deccan Plateau, perched at an average altitude of 536 metres.

About Stockholm

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.

Also known as "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.

Population Density

Hyderabad has a population density of 14,323 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Hyderabad is noticeably denser, packing 2.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Stockholm fits inside Hyderabad ~3 times

Density Gap

Hyderabad is 2.7x more densely populated

History

Stockholm is ~340 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Hyderabad

Hyderabad covers 650 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Jakarta (662 km²), Toronto (630 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), Chicago (606 km²), or Seoul (605 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Stockholm

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyderabad actually bigger than Stockholm?
Hyderabad is 3.5 times larger than Stockholm by area. Hyderabad covers 650 km² while Stockholm spans 188 km², a difference of 462 km².
How many times does Stockholm fit inside Hyderabad?
Stockholm (188 km²) fits inside Hyderabad (650 km²) approximately 3 times. That means Hyderabad is 3.5x the area of Stockholm.
What is the population difference between Hyderabad and Stockholm?
Hyderabad has approximately 9.3 million people, while Stockholm has about 1.0 million. Hyderabad has 8.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hyderabad or Stockholm?
Hyderabad is more densely populated with 14,323 people per km², compared to 5,213 people per km².
Which city is older, Hyderabad or Stockholm?
Stockholm is older, founded around 1252, while Hyderabad was established around 1592 — a difference of about 340 years.
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Distance Between Hyderabad and Stockholm

The straight-line distance from Hyderabad to Stockholm is 6,693 km (4,159 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 22m.

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