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Stockholm

188 km²

Wuhan

8,569 km²

Stockholm vs Wuhan - City Size Comparison

Stockholm vs Wuhan - City Size Comparison

Stockholm

Sweden

Area188 km²
Population0.98M
Density5,213 /km²
Elevation28 m
Metro Pop.2.4M
Founded1252
Climatehumid continental
Wuhan

People's Republic of China

Area8,569 km²
Population12.33M
Density1,439 /km²
Elevation37 m

Area Comparison

Stockholm is 45.6x smaller than Wuhan

Population Comparison

Stockholm has 12.6x fewer people than Wuhan

Is Stockholm Bigger Than Wuhan?

In terms of area, Wuhan is 45.6x the size of Stockholm. Wuhan spans 8,569 km² (3,309 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 8,381 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Wuhan approximately 45 times.

To put Stockholm's size in perspective, its area of 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Wuhan at 8,569 km² is about 1.4x the size of Shanghai.

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. Wuhan, by comparison, equals about 1,200,000 American football fields, 140 times the area of Manhattan, or 81 times the area of Paris.

About Stockholm

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.

About Wuhan

Wuhan is the capital of Hubei, China. With a population of 13,739,000, it is the most populous city in Hubei and the seventh-most-populous city in China. It is also one of China's nine national central cities.

Nicknamed "River City", Wuhan has an area of 8,569 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. Visitors come for Yellow Crane Tower, Yangtze River confluence, East Lake, and much more.

Wuhan houses 13.7 million residents, ranking as the seventh-most populous city in all of China.

Population Density

Stockholm has a population density of 5,213 people per km² — a densely populated city. Wuhan, with 1,439 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Stockholm is dramatically more crowded, with 3.6x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Stockholm fits inside Wuhan ~45 times

Density Gap

Stockholm is 3.6x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Stockholm

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Wuhan

Wuhan covers 8,569 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Guangzhou (7,434 km²), Melbourne (9,993 km²), Xi'an (10,097 km²), Perth (6,417 km²), or Shanghai (6,341 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Stockholm or Wuhan?
Wuhan is 45.6 times larger than Stockholm by area. Wuhan covers 8,569 km² while Stockholm spans 188 km², a difference of 8,381 km².
How many times does Stockholm fit inside Wuhan?
Stockholm (188 km²) fits inside Wuhan (8,569 km²) approximately 45 times. That means Wuhan is 45.6x the area of Stockholm.
What is the population difference between Stockholm and Wuhan?
Wuhan has approximately 12.3 million people, while Stockholm has about 1.0 million. Wuhan has 11.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Stockholm or Wuhan?
Stockholm is more densely populated with 5,213 people per km², compared to 1,439 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Stockholm and Wuhan

The straight-line distance from Stockholm to Wuhan is 7,454 km (4,632 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 16m.

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