Lisbon
100 km²
Prague
496 km²
Portugal
Czech Republic
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 5.0x smaller than Prague
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 2.5x fewer people than Prague
Prague is significantly larger, covering 5.0 times the area of Lisbon. Prague spans 496 km² (192 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 396 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Prague approximately 4 times.
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Prague at 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.
In more relatable units, Lisbon's 100 km² is about 14,000 American football fields, 50 times the area of Monaco, or 29 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.
Lisbon is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 575,739 as of 2024, within its administrative limits and 3,028,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city, and the only one along the Atlantic coast, the others being on islands. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shore of the River Tagus.
Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city and the only European capital along the Atlantic coast.
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.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. Prague, with 2,823 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Lisbon is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Prague ~4 times
Density Gap
Lisbon is 1.9x more densely populated
History
Lisbon is ~2,000 years older
Lisbon covers 100 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), Zurich (88 km²), or Vancouver (115 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 Lisbon to Prague is 2,243 km (1,394 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 8m.
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