Berlin
892 km²
Prague
496 km²
Germany
Czech Republic
Area Comparison
Berlin is 1.8x larger than Prague
Population Comparison
Berlin has 2.6x more people than Prague
In terms of area, Berlin is 1.8x the size of Prague. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Prague covers 496 km² (192 mi²) — a difference of 396 km².
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Prague at 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.
Berlin's footprint is roughly about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Prague works out to about 69,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.
Berlin is the capital of Germany, as well as its largest city by both area and population. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest.
Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Reichstag Building, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin holds the highest population within city limits of any city in the European Union, with 3.7 million inhabitants.
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.
Nicknamed "The City of a Hundred Spires", Prague has an area of 496 km² and is home to 1.4 million people. Its history stretches 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.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Prague, with 2,823 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Berlin is slightly more compact.
Density Gap
Berlin is 1.4x more densely populated
History
Prague is ~437 years older
Berlin covers 892 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Santiago (838 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), San Diego (964 km²), Abu Dhabi (972 km²), or Dallas (997 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 Berlin to Prague is 280 km (174 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~50m.
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