Stockholm
188 km²
Washington D.C.
177 km²
Sweden
USA
Area Comparison
Stockholm is 1.1x larger than Washington D.C.
Population Comparison
Stockholm has 1.4x more people than Washington D.C.
Stockholm is significantly larger, covering 1.1 times the area of Washington D.C.. Stockholm spans 188 km² (73 mi²) while Washington D.C. covers 177 km² (68 mi²) — a difference of 11 km².
To put Stockholm's size in perspective, its area of 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Washington D.C. at 177 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
Stockholm's footprint is roughly about 26,000 American football fields, 93 times the area of Monaco, or 55 times the area of Central Park — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Washington D.C., by comparison, equals about 25,000 American football fields, 88 times the area of Monaco, or 52 times the area of Central Park.
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago.
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, Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, forming the Nordic countries' largest urban area.
Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River across from Virginia and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States.
Also known as "D.C.", Washington D.C. has an area of 177 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. It was established in 1790. Visitors come for White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Washington Metro.
Washington D.C. sits on the Potomac River across from Virginia and is bordered by Maryland to its north and east
Looking beyond city limits, the Washington D.C. metropolitan area covers 14,412 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Stockholm at 6,519 km². The Washington D.C. metro area is also more populous, with 6.3 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Stockholm has a population density of 5,213 people per km² — a densely populated city. Washington D.C., with 3,898 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Stockholm is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Stockholm in Europe versus Washington D.C. in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Stockholm has a humid continental climate while Washington D.C. experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Stockholm, it's 6:00 AM in Washington D.C. — a 6-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Stockholm is 1.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Stockholm is ~538 years older
Stockholm covers 188 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Washington D.C. (177 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), Helsinki (214 km²), Amsterdam (219 km²), or Brussels (161 km²).
Washington D.C. covers 177 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Stockholm (188 km²), Brussels (161 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), Minneapolis (149 km²), or Helsinki (214 km²).
The straight-line distance from Stockholm to Washington D.C. is 6,636 km (4,123 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 18m.
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