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Minneapolis

149 km²

Prague

496 km²

Minneapolis vs Prague - City Size Comparison

Minneapolis vs Prague - City Size Comparison

Minneapolis

United States

Area149 km²
Population0.43M
Density2,886 /km²
Elevation264 m
Founded1850
Climatehot-summer humid continental climate
Prague

Czech Republic

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

Area Comparison

Minneapolis is 3.3x smaller than Prague

Population Comparison

Minneapolis has 3.3x fewer people than Prague

Is Minneapolis Bigger Than Prague?

In terms of area, Prague is 3.3x the size of Minneapolis. Prague spans 496 km² (192 mi²) while Minneapolis covers 149 km² (58 mi²) — a difference of 347 km². You could fit Minneapolis inside Prague approximately 3 times.

To put Minneapolis's size in perspective, its area of 149 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Prague at 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Minneapolis's 149 km² is about 21,000 American football fields, 74 times the area of Monaco, or 44 times the area of Central Park. 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 Minneapolis

Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, it is the state's most populous city. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it occupies both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities, a metropolitan area with 3.69 million residents.

Known as "Twin Cities", Minneapolis covers 149 km² with a population of 0.4 million. The city was established in 1850. Minneapolis is known for Mall of America, Mississippi River, Minnehaha Falls, among other attractions.

Minneapolis straddles both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, Minnesota's state capital.

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. 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.

Population Density

Minneapolis has a population density of 2,886 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 Minneapolis is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Minneapolis fits inside Prague ~3 times

History

Prague is ~1,050 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Minneapolis

Minneapolis covers 149 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Miami (143 km²), Brussels (161 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), or Stockholm (188 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 Minneapolis bigger than Prague?
Prague is 3.3 times larger than Minneapolis by area. Prague covers 496 km² while Minneapolis spans 149 km², a difference of 347 km².
How many times does Minneapolis fit inside Prague?
Minneapolis (149 km²) fits inside Prague (496 km²) approximately 3 times. That means Prague is 3.3x the area of Minneapolis.
What is the population difference between Minneapolis and Prague?
Prague has approximately 1.4 million people, while Minneapolis has about 0.4 million. Prague has 1.0 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Minneapolis or Prague?
Minneapolis is more densely populated with 2,886 people per km², compared to 2,823 people per km².
Which city is older, Minneapolis or Prague?
Prague is older, founded around 800, while Minneapolis was established around 1850 — a difference of about 1050 years.
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Minneapolis and Prague

The straight-line distance from Minneapolis to Prague is 7,356 km (4,571 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 9m.

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