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Portugal
Sweden
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 1.9x smaller than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 1.8x fewer people than Stockholm
In terms of area, Stockholm is 1.9x the size of Lisbon. Stockholm spans 188 km² (73 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 88 km².
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Also known as "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
Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Lisbon metro area is also more populous, with 2.9 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 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 Lisbon is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Lisbon (Portugal) and Stockholm (Sweden) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions.
History
Lisbon is ~2,452 years older
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Stockholm is 2,989 km (1,857 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 1m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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