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Sweden
Austria
Area Comparison
Stockholm is 2.2x smaller than Vienna
Population Comparison
Stockholm has 2.0x fewer people than Vienna
In terms of area, Vienna is 2.2x the size of Stockholm. Vienna spans 415 km² (160 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 227 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Vienna approximately 2 times.
To put Stockholm's size in perspective, its area of 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
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
Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Nicknamed "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. The city dates back to 500 BC. Visitors come for Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera, Sachertorte, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).
Vienna has been ranked the world's most liveable city multiple times by the Economist Intelligence Unit
Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 1.7x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Vienna metro area is also more populous, with 2.8 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Stockholm has a population density of 5,213 people per km² — a densely populated city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense 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. Stockholm (Sweden) and Vienna (Austria) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Stockholm has a humid continental climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Vienna ~2 times
History
Vienna is ~1,752 years older
The straight-line distance from Stockholm to Vienna is 1,242 km (771 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 58m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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