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Turkey
Sweden
Area Comparison
Istanbul is 29.0x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Istanbul has 15.8x more people than Stockholm
Istanbul is significantly larger, covering 29.0 times the area of Stockholm. Istanbul spans 5,461 km² (2,109 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 5,273 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Istanbul approximately 29 times.
To put Istanbul's size in perspective, its area of 5,461 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Shanghai. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
Turkey's largest city, spanning Europe and Asia. Known as "The City on Two Continents", Istanbul covers 5,461 km² with a population of 15.5 million. The city was founded around 660 BC. Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Istanbul Metro.
Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents — Europe and Asia
Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Often called "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. It was established in 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
Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Istanbul at 5,461 km². The Istanbul metro area is also more populous, with 15.5 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Istanbul has a population density of 2,831 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Stockholm is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Istanbul (Turkey) and Stockholm (Sweden) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Istanbul has a oceanic climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Istanbul, it's 10:00 AM in Stockholm — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Istanbul ~29 times
Density Gap
Stockholm is 1.8x more densely populated
History
Istanbul is ~1,912 years older
The straight-line distance from Istanbul to Stockholm is 2,174 km (1,351 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 3m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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