Stockholm to Gothenburg: Exactly 397 km (247 mi)

Stockholm, Sweden → Gothenburg, Sweden

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

214 nautical miles · Direction: west

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Stockholm to Gothenburg is 397 km (247 miles). Gothenburg lies roughly west-southwest of Stockholm; the initial great-circle bearing is 246° (WSW). It is a domestic route within Sweden.

Coordinates & Bearing

Stockholm (Stockholm, Sweden) sits at 59.3293°N, 18.0686°E; Gothenburg (Västra Götaland, Sweden) is at 57.7089°N, 11.9746°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 246° (WSW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Stockholm to Gothenburg

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 Stockholm to Gothenburg: 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 Stockholm and Gothenburg 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

Stockholm and Gothenburg 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 Stockholm from Gothenburg?

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

What direction is Gothenburg from Stockholm?

Gothenburg lies roughly west-southwest of Stockholm; the initial great-circle bearing is 246° (WSW).

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

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 Stockholm to Gothenburg?

Rough road-length estimate for Stockholm to Gothenburg: 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 Stockholm and Gothenburg?

Stockholm and Gothenburg 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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