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 · Updated April 7, 2026
1,433 km
890 miles · Flight: ~2h 17min · Drive: ~23h 17min
956 km
594 miles · Flight: ~1h 42min · Drive: ~15h 32min
✓ 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 | ~23h 17min | ~15h 32min |
| Road distance (est.) | ~1,863 km | ~1,243 km |
| Drivable? | Yes | Yes |
| 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) | ~319 kg | ~213 kg |
| Fuel cost (est.) | ~$186 USD | ~$124 USD |
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. For comparison, driving emits roughly 319 kg and 213 kg per car respectively — meaningful only when the car carries multiple passengers.
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. If driving is an option, expect roughly 23h 17min for the first route and 15h 32min for the second.
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.
Both routes are drivable, with road distances of approximately 1,863 km and 1,243 km respectively. For road trips, the shorter route saves roughly 620 km of driving.
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. Driving is realistic at this distance, with an estimated 1,863 km of road and a fuel cost band around $186 USD. 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. Driving is feasible — expect roughly 1,243 km of road and a fuel cost in the $124 USD range. Departing London, the great-circle bearing toward Copenhagen is 56° (NE).
London (51.51°, -0.13°) and Stockholm (59.33°, 18.07°) sit with a time-zone shift of +1 hour. London (51.51°, -0.13°) and Copenhagen (55.68°, 12.57°) have a +1-hour offset. Both routes have manageable time-zone 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.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.