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Sweden
Switzerland
Area Comparison
Stockholm is 2.1x larger than Zurich
Population Comparison
Stockholm has 2.3x more people than Zurich
Stockholm is significantly larger, covering 2.1 times the area of Zurich. Stockholm spans 188 km² (73 mi²) while Zurich covers 88 km² (34 mi²) — a difference of 100 km². You could fit Zurich inside Stockholm 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, Zurich at 88 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper).
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
Switzerland's largest city and a global finance center. Also known as "The Little Big City", Zurich has an area of 88 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. It was founded around 15 BC. Visitors come for Banking and finance, Lake Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse shopping, and much more. Getting around is easy with the ZVV (S-Bahn & Tram).
Zurich is consistently ranked among the most expensive cities in the world
Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 4.9x larger than greater Zurich at 1,334 km². The Stockholm metro area is also more populous, with 2.4 million people compared to 1.4 million.
Stockholm has a population density of 5,213 people per km² — a densely populated city. Zurich, with 4,886 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 Zurich (Switzerland) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Stockholm has a humid continental climate while Zurich experiences oceanic conditions.
Size Ratio
Zurich fits inside Stockholm ~2 times
History
Zurich is ~1,267 years older
The straight-line distance from Stockholm to Zurich is 1,468 km (912 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 14m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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