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Delhi

1,484 km²

Prague

496 km²

Delhi vs Prague - City Size Comparison

Delhi vs Prague - City Size Comparison

Delhi

India

Area1,484 km²
Population16.79M
Density11,314 /km²
Elevation216 m
Metro Pop.32.9M
Founded1500 BC
Climatehumid subtropical
Prague

Czech Republic

Area496 km²
Population1.40M
Density2,823 /km²
Elevation235 m
Founded800

Area Comparison

Delhi is 3.0x larger than Prague

Population Comparison

Delhi has 12.0x more people than Prague

Is Delhi Bigger Than Prague?

In terms of area, Delhi is 3.0x the size of Prague. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Prague covers 496 km² (192 mi²) — a difference of 988 km². You could fit Prague inside Delhi approximately 2 times.

To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Prague at 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Picture Delhi another way: its area is large enough to fit about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris. Prague works out to about 69,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.

About Delhi

Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a megacity and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, but spread chiefly to the west, or beyond its right bank, Delhi shares borders with the state of Uttar Pradesh in the east and with the state of Haryana in the remaining directions. Delhi became a union territory on 1 November 1956 and the NCT in 1995. The NCT covers an area of 1,484 square kilometres (573 sq mi).

Known as "City of Djinns", Delhi covers 1,484 km² with a population of 16.8 million. The city was founded around 1500 BC. Delhi is known for Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Delhi Metro.

Delhi is a megacity and union territory of India, containing New Delhi, the capital of the country.

About Prague

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. 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.

Population Density

Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Prague, with 2,823 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 4.0x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Prague fits inside Delhi ~2 times

Density Gap

Delhi is 4.0x more densely populated

History

Delhi is ~2,300 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Delhi

Delhi covers 1,484 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Mexico City (1,485 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), London (1,572 km²), or Bogotá (1,578 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Prague

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Delhi or Prague?
Delhi is 3.0 times larger than Prague by area. Delhi covers 1,484 km² while Prague spans 496 km², a difference of 988 km².
How many times does Prague fit inside Delhi?
Prague (496 km²) fits inside Delhi (1,484 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Delhi is 3.0x the area of Prague.
What is the population difference between Delhi and Prague?
Delhi has approximately 16.8 million people, while Prague has about 1.4 million. Delhi has 15.4 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Delhi or Prague?
Delhi is more densely populated with 11,314 people per km², compared to 2,823 people per km².
Which city is older, Delhi or Prague?
Delhi is older, founded around -1500, while Prague was established around 800 — a difference of about 2300 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Delhi and Prague

The straight-line distance from Delhi to Prague is 5,693 km (3,537 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 12m.

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