Gothenburg to Stockholm: Exactly 397 km (247 mi)

Gothenburg, Sweden → Stockholm, Sweden

397
Kilometers
247
Miles
~1h
Flight time (est.)
~516 km
Rough road-length estimate

214 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Gothenburg to Stockholm is 397 km (247 miles). Stockholm lies roughly east-northeast of Gothenburg; the initial great-circle bearing is 60° (ENE). It is a domestic route within Sweden.

Coordinates & Bearing

Gothenburg (Västra Götaland, Sweden) sits at 57.7089°N, 11.9746°E; Stockholm (Stockholm, Sweden) is at 59.3293°N, 18.0686°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 60° (ENE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Gothenburg to Stockholm

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~516 km · ~6h 27min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Gothenburg to Stockholm: about 516 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Gothenburg and Stockholm lies at approximately 58.5552°N, 14.9512°E — the position that is an equal 199 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Gothenburg and Stockholm both use the Europe/Stockholm time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Gothenburg from Stockholm?

The straight-line distance from Gothenburg to Stockholm is approximately 397 km (247 miles, 214 nautical miles).

What direction is Stockholm from Gothenburg?

Stockholm lies roughly east-northeast of Gothenburg; the initial great-circle bearing is 60° (ENE).

How long does it take to fly from Gothenburg to Stockholm?

Estimated flight time is about 1h (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Gothenburg to Stockholm?

Rough road-length estimate for Gothenburg to Stockholm: about 516 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Gothenburg and Stockholm?

Gothenburg and Stockholm both use the Europe/Stockholm time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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