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Mexico
Sweden
Area Comparison
Mexico City is 7.9x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Mexico City has 9.4x more people than Stockholm
Mexico City is significantly larger, covering 7.9 times the area of Stockholm. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 1,297 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Mexico City approximately 7 times.
To put Mexico City's size in perspective, its area of 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
Mexico's capital and largest city. Known as "CDMX", Mexico City covers 1,485 km² with a population of 9.2 million. The city was established in 1325. Mexico City is known for Zócalo plaza, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Mexico City Metro.
Mexico City is sinking 50 cm per year because it was built on a lake bed
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
Looking beyond city limits, the Mexico City metropolitan area covers 7,854 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Stockholm at 6,519 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Mexico City has a population density of 6,202 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 Mexico City is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Mexico City in North America versus Stockholm in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Stockholm, it's 5:00 AM in Mexico City — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Mexico City ~7 times
Time Difference
7 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Mexico City to Stockholm is 9,585 km (5,956 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 47m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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