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South Korea
Sweden
Area Comparison
Seoul is 3.2x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Seoul has 10.0x more people than Stockholm
In terms of area, Seoul is 3.2x the size of Stockholm. Seoul spans 605 km² (234 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 417 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Seoul approximately 3 times.
To put Seoul's size in perspective, its area of 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Known as "The Soul of Asia", Seoul covers 605 km² with a population of 9.8 million. The city was founded around 18 BC. Seoul is known for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
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 Seoul metropolitan area covers 11,704 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Stockholm at 6,519 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Seoul has a population density of 16,149 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Seoul is dramatically more crowded, with 3.1x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Seoul in Asia versus Stockholm in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a humid continental climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 4:00 AM in Stockholm — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Seoul ~3 times
Density Gap
Seoul is 3.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Seoul is ~1,270 years older
The straight-line distance from Seoul to Stockholm is 7,432 km (4,618 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 15m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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