City Map Compare/Hamburg vs Prague
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Hamburg

755 km²

Prague

496 km²

Hamburg vs Prague - City Size Comparison

Hamburg vs Prague - City Size Comparison

Hamburg

Germany

Area755 km²
Population1.91M
Density2,530 /km²
Elevation6 m
Prague

Czech Republic

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

Area Comparison

Hamburg is 1.5x larger than Prague

Population Comparison

Hamburg has 1.4x more people than Prague

Is Hamburg Bigger Than Prague?

In terms of area, Hamburg is 1.5x the size of Prague. Hamburg spans 755 km² (292 mi²) while Prague covers 496 km² (192 mi²) — a difference of 259 km².

To put Hamburg's size in perspective, its area of 755 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Prague at 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Hamburg's footprint is roughly about 106,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Prague, by comparison, equals about 69,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.

About Hamburg

Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and seventh-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million. The Hamburg Metropolitan Region has a population of over 5.1 million and is the tenth-largest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union.

Known as "Gateway to the World", Hamburg covers 755 km² with a population of 1.9 million. Hamburg is known for Port of Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie concert hall, Reeperbahn nightlife district, among other attractions.

Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany and the seventh-largest in the European Union.

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.

Often called "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.

Population Density

Hamburg has a population density of 2,530 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 Prague is slightly more compact.

Cities Similar in Size to Hamburg

Hamburg covers 755 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Bangalore (741 km²), Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 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

Is Hamburg actually bigger than Prague?
Hamburg is 1.5 times larger than Prague by area. Hamburg covers 755 km² while Prague spans 496 km², a difference of 259 km².
How many times does Prague fit inside Hamburg?
Prague (496 km²) fits inside Hamburg (755 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Hamburg is 1.5x the area of Prague.
What is the population difference between Hamburg and Prague?
Hamburg has approximately 1.9 million people, while Prague has about 1.4 million. Hamburg has 0.5 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hamburg or Prague?
Prague is more densely populated with 2,823 people per km², compared to 2,530 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Hamburg and Prague

The straight-line distance from Hamburg to Prague is 490 km (305 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 5m.

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