Compare: Berlin→Copenhagen (355 km) vs Berlin→Stockholm (811 km). Berlin → Copenhagen wins by 456 km (56%). Side-by-side with flight & drive times.
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 21, 2026
355 km
221 miles · Flight: ~57 min · Drive: ~5h 46min
✓ Shorter route
811 km
504 miles · Flight: ~1h 31min · Drive: ~13h 11min
Difference: 456 km (56%) · Flight time difference: ~34 min
Verdict
Berlin → Copenhagen is the smarter pick if travel time and emissions matter most: it is 456 km (56%) shorter, saves about 34 min of flight time, and cuts roughly 116 kg of CO₂ per passenger. Choose Berlin → Stockholm only if the destination itself is the reason for the trip.
Berlin → Copenhagen is the shorter route at 355 km, which is 456 km (56%) shorter than Berlin → Stockholm. You would save approximately 34 min in flight time by choosing the shorter route.
| Metric | Berlin → Copenhagen | Berlin → Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 355 | 811 |
| Distance (miles) | 221 | 504 |
| Flight time | ~57 min | ~1h 31min |
| Driving time | ~5h 46min | ~13h 11min |
| Road distance (est.) | ~462 km | ~1,054 km |
| Drivable? | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-continental | No | No |
| Initial bearing | 352° (N) | 19° (NNE) |
| Time-zone shift | None | None |
| CO₂ – flight (per pax) | ~91 kg | ~207 kg |
| CO₂ – driving (per car) | ~79 kg | ~180 kg |
| Fuel cost (est.) | ~$46 USD | ~$105 USD |
Flying from Berlin to Copenhagen produces roughly 91 kg of CO₂ per passenger, based on the ICAO/EEA short-haul emission factor of ~0.255 kg per passenger-km. The Berlin → Stockholm flight emits about 207 kg. Choosing the shorter route saves approximately 116 kg of CO₂ per traveler — equivalent to 6 typical tree-years of carbon sequestration. For comparison, driving emits roughly 79 kg and 180 kg per car respectively — meaningful only when the car carries multiple passengers.
The Berlin to Copenhagen route covers 355 km (221 miles), staying within Europe. Berlin (population: 3,644,826) is located in Brandenburg, Germany, while Copenhagen (population: 794,128) is in Capital Region, Denmark.
The Berlin to Stockholm route covers 811 km (504 miles), remaining within Europe. Berlin (population: 3,644,826) is in Brandenburg, Germany, and Stockholm (population: 975,904) is in Stockholm, Sweden.
Flying from Berlin to Copenhagen takes approximately 57 min, while Berlin to Stockholm takes 1h 31min. If driving is an option, expect roughly 5h 46min for the first route and 13h 11min for the second.
Since both routes depart from Berlin, this comparison is especially useful for travelers deciding between Copenhagen and Stockholm as a destination.
The 456 km difference between these routes is substantial and will significantly impact travel time and cost.
Both routes are drivable, with road distances of approximately 462 km and 1,054 km respectively. For road trips, the shorter route saves roughly 592 km of driving.
Copenhagen (Denmark) has a population of 794,128 and is located in the Capital Region region of Europe. It's a charming destination known for its regional character.
Stockholm (Sweden) has a population of 975,904 and is situated in Stockholm, Europe. This destination offers a more intimate travel experience with unique local culture.
Choose this route if your priority is reaching Copenhagen (Denmark) — a city of 794,128 in the Capital Region region of Europe. It is also the shorter option at 355 km, which translates to a 34 min flight-time saving and roughly 116 kg less CO₂ per passenger versus the alternative. Driving is realistic at this distance, with an estimated 462 km of road and a fuel cost band around $46 USD. The initial bearing is 352° (N), so a great-circle flight leaves Berlin heading roughly N.
This route is the right call if you are heading to Stockholm (Sweden) — a city of 975,904 in the Stockholm region of Europe. Even though it is the longer route at 811 km, it remains the obvious pick when Stockholm is the actual destination, when departure schedules from Berlin are more convenient, or when fares undercut the alternative. Driving is feasible — expect roughly 1,054 km of road and a fuel cost in the $105 USD range. Departing Berlin, the great-circle bearing toward Stockholm is 19° (NNE).
Berlin (52.52°, 13.40°) and Copenhagen (55.68°, 12.57°) sit in the same approximate time zone. Berlin (52.52°, 13.40°) and Stockholm (59.33°, 18.07°) share an approximate time zone. Both routes have manageable time-zone shifts, so jet lag should not be a major factor.
Copenhagen is closer at 355 km, which is 456 km (56%) shorter.
355 km (221 miles). Flight: ~57 min.
811 km (504 miles). Flight: ~1h 31min.
Flying to Copenhagen is faster at ~57 min, saving about 34 min compared to Stockholm.
All distances on SnapDistance are calculated using the Haversine formula, which determines the great-circle distance between two points on Earth's surface. This gives the shortest possible distance over the globe, which is the measurement used for aviation and navigation. Actual travel distances by road or rail are typically 20-40% longer due to terrain, borders, and infrastructure routing. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. Driving estimates use 80 km/h average speed with a 30% road distance factor.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.