Oslo
454 km²
Prague
496 km²
Norway
Czech Republic
Area Comparison
Oslo is 1.1x smaller than Prague
Population Comparison
Oslo has 1.9x fewer people than Prague
In terms of area, Prague is 1.1x the size of Oslo. Prague spans 496 km² (192 mi²) while Oslo covers 454 km² (175 mi²) — a difference of 42 km².
To put Oslo's size in perspective, its area of 454 km² is about 1.3x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Prague at 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.
Oslo's footprint is roughly about 64,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Prague, that's about 69,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.
Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of 724,290 in 2025, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,110,887 in 2025, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,546,706 in 2021.
Known as "Tigerstaden", Oslo covers 454 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1048. Oslo is known for Vigeland Park, Oslo Opera House, Akershus Fortress, among other attractions.
Oslo is both a county and a municipality, with the city itself home to about 724,000 residents in 2025.
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.
Oslo has a population density of 1,586 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Prague, with 2,823 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Prague is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
Density Gap
Prague is 1.8x more densely populated
History
Prague is ~248 years older
Oslo covers 454 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Prague (496 km²), Vienna (415 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Denver (401 km²), or Warsaw (517 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 Oslo to Prague is 1,117 km (694 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 49m.
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