Chicago
606 km²
Prague
496 km²
USA
Czech Republic
Area Comparison
Chicago is 1.2x larger than Prague
Population Comparison
Chicago has 1.9x more people than Prague
In terms of area, Chicago is 1.2x the size of Prague. Chicago spans 606 km² (234 mi²) while Prague covers 496 km² (192 mi²) — a difference of 110 km².
To put Chicago's size in perspective, its area of 606 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Prague at 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.
Picture Chicago another way: its area is large enough to fit about 85,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan. For Prague, that's about 69,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.
Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has 9.41 million residents and is the third-largest metropolitan area in the country. Chicago is the seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S.
Known as "The Windy City", Chicago covers 606 km² with a population of 2.7 million. The city was established in 1833. Chicago is known for Willis Tower, Millennium Park Bean, Navy Pier, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the CTA (L train).
Chicago is the third-most populous city in the United States with 2.74 million residents at the 2020 census.
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. 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.
Chicago has a population density of 4,455 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Prague, with 2,823 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Chicago is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
Density Gap
Chicago is 1.6x more densely populated
History
Prague is ~1,033 years older
Chicago covers 606 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Seoul (605 km²), Madrid (604 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 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 Chicago to Prague is 7,300 km (4,536 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 5m.
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