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Sweden
Iran
Area Comparison
Stockholm is 3.9x smaller than Tehran
Population Comparison
Stockholm has 9.3x fewer people than Tehran
Yes — Tehran is 3.9x larger than Stockholm by area. Tehran spans 730 km² (282 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 542 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Tehran approximately 3 times.
To put Stockholm's size in perspective, its area of 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.
Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Known as "Venice of the North", Stockholm covers 188 km² with a population of 1.0 million. The city was established in 1252. Stockholm is known for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges
Iran's capital and largest city. Often called "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. Its history stretches back to 1524. Visitors come for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 2.9x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Tehran metro area is also more populous, with 16.0 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Stockholm has a population density of 5,213 people per km² — a densely populated city. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran is noticeably denser, packing 2.4 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Stockholm in Europe versus Tehran in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Stockholm has a humid continental climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. Summers are notably different: Tehran averages 30°C compared to 18°C in Stockholm. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 9.5:00 AM in Stockholm — a 2.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Tehran ~3 times
Density Gap
Tehran is 2.4x more densely populated
History
Stockholm is ~272 years older
The straight-line distance from Stockholm to Tehran is 3,559 km (2,212 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 41m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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