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Sweden
Area Comparison
New York is 4.2x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
New York has 8.5x more people than Stockholm
New York is significantly larger, covering 4.2 times the area of Stockholm. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 595 km². You could fit Stockholm inside New York approximately 4 times.
To put New York's size in perspective, its area of 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Known as "The Big Apple", New York covers 783 km² with a population of 8.3 million. The city was established in 1624. New York is known for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
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. Its history stretches 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 New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 2.7x larger than greater Stockholm at 6,519 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 2.4 million.
New York has a population density of 10,651 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. New York is noticeably denser, packing 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — New York in North America versus Stockholm in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
New York has a humid subtropical climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Stockholm, it's 6:00 AM in New York — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside New York ~4 times
Density Gap
New York is 2.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Stockholm is ~372 years older
The straight-line distance from New York to Stockholm is 6,320 km (3,927 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 56m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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