Transit Desk

Crossing brief

How far is it from United States to Sweden?

Distance
It is about 6,637 km (4,124 mi) from United States to Sweden as the crow flies — roughly 9 h 21 min by non-stop flight.

Washington, D.C. to Stockholm

United States Sweden
Distance
6,637 km
In miles
4,124 mi
Flight time
9 h 21 min
Time change
6 h east

Distance is the great-circle distance between the capitals (Washington, D.C. and Stockholm); flight time is an estimate for a non-stop route at cruising speed. Real schedules vary with routing, winds and connections.

This is a long-haul route: among the 59 countries we cover, Sweden is the #19 closest to United States, making it one of the closer destinations.

Crossing from United States to Sweden

The practical differences you will notice on this specific trip.

Time on arrivalYou fly east and lose 6 h. On arrival your body clock reads 6 h behind local time — eastward trips take a little longer to adjust to.
PowerPack a plug adapter — Sweden uses Type C/F sockets your United States plugs do not fit. Voltage changes from 120V to 230V, so check single-voltage devices.
Money1 USD = 9.718 SEK — exchange US Dollar for Swedish Krona before or on arrival.

Common questions

How far is United States from Sweden?

About 6,637 km (4,124 miles) in a straight line between the two capitals.

How long is the flight from United States to Sweden?

A non-stop flight takes roughly 9 h 21 min, though actual times depend on the exact airports and routing.

Will I be jet-lagged flying to Sweden?

You fly east and lose 6 h. On arrival your body clock reads 6 h behind local time — eastward trips take a little longer to adjust to.

Updated July 2, 2026