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Sweden
Japan
Area Comparison
Stockholm is 11.7x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Stockholm has 14.2x fewer people than Tokyo
Yes — Tokyo is 11.7x larger than Stockholm by area. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 2,006 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Tokyo approximately 11 times.
To put Stockholm's size in perspective, its area of 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
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
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Often called "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Stockholm at 6,519 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Stockholm has a population density of 5,213 people per km² — a densely populated city. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Tokyo is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Stockholm in Europe versus Tokyo in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Stockholm has a humid continental climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Tokyo averages 27°C compared to 18°C in Stockholm. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 4:00 AM in Stockholm — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Tokyo ~11 times
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Stockholm is ~205 years older
The straight-line distance from Stockholm to Tokyo is 8,169 km (5,076 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 7m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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