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UK
Sweden
Area Comparison
London is 8.4x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
London has 9.2x more people than Stockholm
London is significantly larger, covering 8.4 times the area of Stockholm. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 1,384 km². You could fit Stockholm inside London approximately 8 times.
To put London's size in perspective, its area of 1,572 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
Capital of England and the United Kingdom. Known as "The Big Smoke", London covers 1,572 km² with a population of 9.0 million. The city was established in 43. London is known for Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the London Underground.
London was the first city to have an underground railway, opening in 1863
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. 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 London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Stockholm at 6,519 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 2.4 million.
London has a population density of 5,712 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 London is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. London (UK) and Stockholm (Sweden) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
London has a oceanic climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside London ~8 times
History
London is ~1,209 years older
The straight-line distance from London to Stockholm is 1,433 km (890 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 11m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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