Bangkok
1,569 km²
Prague
496 km²
Thailand
Czech Republic
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 3.2x larger than Prague
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 7.5x more people than Prague
Yes — Bangkok is 3.2x larger than Prague by area. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Prague covers 496 km² (192 mi²) — a difference of 1,073 km². You could fit Prague inside Bangkok approximately 3 times.
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Prague at 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.
In more relatable units, Bangkok's 1,569 km² is about 220,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris. For Prague, that's about 69,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 11.4 million people as of 2024, 15.9% of the country's population.
Known as "City of Angels", Bangkok covers 1,569 km² with a population of 10.5 million. The city was established in 1782. Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BTS Skytrain & MRT.
Bangkok's official Thai name is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, with the full ceremonial name being one of the longest place names in the world.
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people.
Also known as "The City of a Hundred Spires", Prague has an area of 496 km² and is home to 1.4 million people. The city dates back to 800. Visitors come for Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square, and much more.
Prague is the historical capital of Bohemia and today serves as the Czech Republic's capital and largest city.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Prague, with 2,823 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Bangkok is noticeably denser, packing 2.4 times more people per square kilometer.
Size Ratio
Prague fits inside Bangkok ~3 times
Density Gap
Bangkok is 2.4x more densely populated
History
Prague is ~982 years older
Bangkok covers 1,569 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bogotá (1,578 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 km²).
Prague covers 496 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Montreal (498 km²), Warsaw (517 km²), Budapest (525 km²), Oslo (454 km²), or Auckland (559 km²).
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Prague is 8,562 km (5,320 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 34m.
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