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Russia
Sweden
Area Comparison
Moscow is 13.4x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Moscow has 12.8x more people than Stockholm
In terms of area, Moscow is 13.4x the size of Stockholm. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 2,323 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Moscow approximately 13 times.
To put Moscow's size in perspective, its area of 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
Russia's capital and largest city. Known as "The Third Rome", Moscow covers 2,511 km² with a population of 12.5 million. The city was established in 1147. Moscow is known for The Kremlin, Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metro stations are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, often called 'underground palaces'
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. 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 1.1x larger than greater Moscow at 5,891 km². The Moscow metro area is also more populous, with 17.1 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Moscow has a population density of 4,994 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Stockholm is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Moscow (Russia) and Stockholm (Sweden) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a humid continental climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Moscow, it's 10:00 AM in Stockholm — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Moscow ~13 times
History
Moscow is ~105 years older
The straight-line distance from Moscow to Stockholm is 1,227 km (762 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 57m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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