Compare: London→Stockholm (1,433 km) vs London→Copenhagen (956 km). London → Copenhagen wins by 477 km (33%). Side-by-side with flight & drive times.
By SnapDistance Team
1,433 km
890 miles · Flight: ~2h 17min
956 km
594 miles · Flight: ~1h 42min
✓ Shorter route
Difference: 477 km (33%) · Flight time difference: ~35 min
Verdict
London → Copenhagen is the smarter pick if travel time and emissions matter most: it is 477 km (33%) shorter, saves about 35 min of flight time, and cuts roughly 121 kg of CO₂ per passenger. Choose London → Stockholm only if the destination itself is the reason for the trip.
London → Copenhagen is the shorter route at 956 km, which is 477 km (33%) shorter than London → Stockholm. You would save approximately 35 min in flight time by choosing the shorter route.
| Metric | London → Stockholm | London → Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1,433 | 956 |
| Distance (miles) | 890 | 594 |
| Flight time | ~2h 17min | ~1h 42min |
| Driving time | No road estimate | No road estimate |
| Road distance (rough estimate) | Not published | Not published |
| Continuous road link? | No | No |
| Cross-continental | No | No |
| Initial bearing | 46° (NE) | 56° (NE) |
| Time-zone shift | +1h | +1h |
| CO₂ – flight (per pax) | ~365 kg | ~244 kg |
| CO₂ – driving (per car) | — | — |
| Fuel cost (est.) | — | — |
Flying from London to Stockholm produces roughly 365 kg of CO₂ per passenger, based on the ICAO/EEA short-haul emission factor of ~0.255 kg per passenger-km. The London → Copenhagen flight emits about 244 kg. Choosing the shorter route saves approximately 121 kg of CO₂ per traveler — equivalent to 6 typical tree-years of carbon sequestration.
The London to Stockholm route covers 1,433 km (890 miles), staying within Europe. London (population: 8,982,000) is located in England, United Kingdom, while Stockholm (population: 975,904) is in Stockholm, Sweden.
The London to Copenhagen route covers 956 km (594 miles), remaining within Europe. London (population: 8,982,000) is in England, United Kingdom, and Copenhagen (population: 794,128) is in Capital Region, Denmark.
Flying from London to Stockholm takes approximately 2h 17min, while London to Copenhagen takes 1h 42min.
Since both routes depart from London, this comparison is especially useful for travelers deciding between Stockholm and Copenhagen as a destination.
The 477 km difference between these routes is substantial and will significantly impact travel time and cost.
Neither route has a road figure we can defend. Yes — you can drive from London to Stockholm by taking your car through the Channel Tunnel (Le Shuttle, Folkestone–Calais, about 35 minutes) or on a cross-Channel ferry. Because part of the trip is a rail or sea crossing, SnapDistance does not publish a single road-distance figure for this pair. Yes — you can drive from London to Copenhagen by taking your car through the Channel Tunnel (Le Shuttle, Folkestone–Calais, about 35 minutes) or on a cross-Channel ferry. Because part of the trip is a rail or sea crossing, SnapDistance does not publish a single road-distance figure for this pair.
Stockholm (Sweden) has a population of 975,904 and is located in the Stockholm region of Europe. It's a charming destination known for its regional character.
Copenhagen (Denmark) has a population of 794,128 and is situated in Capital Region, Europe. This destination offers a more intimate travel experience with unique local culture.
Choose this route if your priority is reaching Stockholm (Sweden) — a city of 975,904 in the Stockholm region of Europe. Despite being the longer of the two at 1,433 km, it makes sense when Stockholm itself is the destination, the schedule fits better, or ticket prices are noticeably lower. This is a fly-only route in practice — overland travel is not realistic at 1,433 km. The initial bearing is 46° (NE), so a great-circle flight leaves London heading roughly NE.
This route is the right call if you are heading to Copenhagen (Denmark) — a city of 794,128 in the Capital Region region of Europe. It is also the shorter of the two at 956 km, saving about 35 min of flying and around 121 kg of CO₂ per passenger. Overland travel is not practical for 956 km; flying is the realistic mode. Departing London, the great-circle bearing toward Copenhagen is 56° (NE).
London (51.51°, -0.13°) → Stockholm (59.33°, 18.07°): London keeps Europe/London time and Stockholm keeps Europe/Stockholm time — a gap of about 1 hour, with Stockholm ahead. The exact gap moves when either zone switches to or from daylight saving, so use the live figure in the calculator for your travel dates. London (51.51°, -0.13°) → Copenhagen (55.68°, 12.57°): London keeps Europe/London time and Copenhagen keeps Europe/Copenhagen time — a gap of about 1 hour, with Copenhagen ahead. The exact gap moves when either zone switches to or from daylight saving, so use the live figure in the calculator for your travel dates. Both gaps come from the cities' real IANA zones and move with daylight saving. Both routes have manageable shifts, so jet lag should not be a major factor.
Copenhagen is closer at 956 km, which is 477 km (33%) shorter.
1,433 km (890 miles). Flight: ~2h 17min.
956 km (594 miles). Flight: ~1h 42min.
Flying to Copenhagen is faster at ~1h 42min, saving about 35 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.