Brussels
161 km²
Prague
496 km²
Belgium
Czech Republic
Area Comparison
Brussels is 3.1x smaller than Prague
Population Comparison
Brussels has 1.1x fewer people than Prague
In terms of area, Prague is 3.1x the size of Brussels. Prague spans 496 km² (192 mi²) while Brussels covers 161 km² (62 mi²) — a difference of 335 km². You could fit Brussels inside Prague approximately 3 times.
To put Brussels's size in perspective, its area of 161 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Prague at 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.
In more relatable units, Brussels's 161 km² is about 23,000 American football fields, 80 times the area of Monaco, or 47 times the area of Central Park. For Prague, that's about 69,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.
Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. The Brussels-Capital Region is located in the central portion of the country. It is a part of both the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community, and is separate from the Flemish Region (Flanders), within which it forms an enclave, and the Walloon Region (Wallonia), located less than 4 km (2.5 mi) south.
Known as "Capital of Europe", Brussels covers 161 km² with a population of 1.3 million. The city was established in 1989. Brussels is known for Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Atomium, among other attractions.
The Brussels-Capital Region comprises 19 municipalities and forms an enclave entirely within the Flemish Region.
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. It was established in 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.
Brussels has a population density of 7,826 people per km² — a densely populated city. Prague, with 2,823 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Brussels is noticeably denser, packing 2.8 times more people per square kilometer.
Size Ratio
Brussels fits inside Prague ~3 times
Density Gap
Brussels is 2.8x more densely populated
History
Prague is ~1,189 years older
Brussels covers 161 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Minneapolis (149 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), Miami (143 km²), Stockholm (188 km²), or Buenos Aires (203 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 Brussels to Prague is 717 km (446 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 21m.
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