Compare: Stockholm→London (1,433 km) vs Stockholm→Berlin (811 km). Stockholm → Berlin wins by 622 km (43%). 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
811 km
504 miles · Flight: ~1h 31min · Drive: ~13h 11min
✓ Shorter route
Difference: 622 km (43%) · Flight time difference: ~46 min
Verdict
Stockholm → Berlin is the smarter pick if travel time and emissions matter most: it is 622 km (43%) shorter, saves about 46 min of flight time, and cuts roughly 158 kg of CO₂ per passenger. Choose Stockholm → London only if the destination itself is the reason for the trip.
Stockholm → Berlin is the shorter route at 811 km, which is 622 km (43%) shorter than Stockholm → London. You would save approximately 46 min in flight time by choosing the shorter route.
| Metric | Stockholm → London | Stockholm → Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1,433 | 811 |
| Distance (miles) | 890 | 504 |
| Flight time | ~2h 17min | ~1h 31min |
| Driving time | ~23h 17min | ~13h 11min |
| Road distance (est.) | ~1,863 km | ~1,054 km |
| Drivable? | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-continental | No | No |
| Initial bearing | 241° (WSW) | 203° (SSW) |
| Time-zone shift | -1h | None |
| CO₂ – flight (per pax) | ~365 kg | ~207 kg |
| CO₂ – driving (per car) | ~319 kg | ~180 kg |
| Fuel cost (est.) | ~$186 USD | ~$105 USD |
Flying from Stockholm to London 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 Stockholm → Berlin flight emits about 207 kg. Choosing the shorter route saves approximately 158 kg of CO₂ per traveler — equivalent to 8 typical tree-years of carbon sequestration. For comparison, driving emits roughly 319 kg and 180 kg per car respectively — meaningful only when the car carries multiple passengers.
The Stockholm to London route covers 1,433 km (890 miles), staying within Europe. Stockholm (population: 975,904) is located in Stockholm, Sweden, while London (population: 8,982,000) is in England, United Kingdom.
The Stockholm to Berlin route covers 811 km (504 miles), remaining within Europe. Stockholm (population: 975,904) is in Stockholm, Sweden, and Berlin (population: 3,644,826) is in Brandenburg, Germany.
Flying from Stockholm to London takes approximately 2h 17min, while Stockholm to Berlin takes 1h 31min. If driving is an option, expect roughly 23h 17min for the first route and 13h 11min for the second.
Since both routes depart from Stockholm, this comparison is especially useful for travelers deciding between London and Berlin as a destination.
The 622 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 1,054 km respectively. For road trips, the shorter route saves roughly 809 km of driving.
London (United Kingdom) has a population of 8,982,000 and is located in the England region of Europe. As a major metropolis, it offers extensive international connections and diverse attractions.
Berlin (Germany) has a population of 3,644,826 and is situated in Brandenburg, Europe. This city serves as an important regional hub with solid connectivity.
Choose this route if your priority is reaching London (United Kingdom) — a city of 8,982,000 in the England region of Europe. Despite being the longer of the two at 1,433 km, it makes sense when London 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 241° (WSW), so a great-circle flight leaves Stockholm heading roughly WSW.
This route is the right call if you are heading to Berlin (Germany) — a city of 3,644,826 in the Brandenburg region of Europe. It is also the shorter of the two at 811 km, saving about 46 min of flying and around 158 kg of CO₂ per passenger. Driving is feasible — expect roughly 1,054 km of road and a fuel cost in the $105 USD range. Departing Stockholm, the great-circle bearing toward Berlin is 203° (SSW).
Stockholm (59.33°, 18.07°) and London (51.51°, -0.13°) sit with a time-zone shift of -1 hour. Stockholm (59.33°, 18.07°) and Berlin (52.52°, 13.40°) share an approximate time zone. Both routes have manageable time-zone shifts, so jet lag should not be a major factor.
Berlin is closer at 811 km, which is 622 km (43%) shorter.
1,433 km (890 miles). Flight: ~2h 17min.
811 km (504 miles). Flight: ~1h 31min.
Flying to Berlin is faster at ~1h 31min, saving about 46 min compared to London.
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.