Prague
496 km²
Budapest
525 km²
Czech Republic
Hungary
Area Comparison
Prague is 1.1x smaller than Budapest
Population Comparison
Prague has 1.2x fewer people than Budapest
In terms of area, Budapest is 1.1x the size of Prague. Budapest spans 525 km² (203 mi²) while Prague covers 496 km² (192 mi²) — a difference of 29 km².
To put Prague's size in perspective, its area of 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Budapest at 525 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.
In more relatable units, Prague's 496 km² is about 69,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan. Budapest works out to about 74,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.
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.
Known as "The City of a Hundred Spires", Prague covers 496 km² with a population of 1.4 million. The city was established in 800. Prague is known for Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square, among other attractions.
Prague is the historical capital of Bohemia and today serves as the Czech Republic's capital and largest city.
Budapest is the capital and most populous city of Hungary. It is Hungary's primate city with 1.7 million inhabitants and its greater metro area has a population of about 3.3 million, representing one-third of the country's population and producing above 40% of the country's economic output. Budapest is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country, among the ten largest cities in the European Union and the second largest urban area in Central and Eastern Europe.
Also known as "Pearl of the Danube", Budapest has an area of 525 km² and is home to 1.7 million people. It was established in 1873. Visitors come for Buda Castle, Hungarian Parliament Building, Chain Bridge, and much more.
Budapest's metro area holds about 3.3 million people, roughly one-third of Hungary's entire population.
Prague has a population density of 2,823 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Budapest, with 3,219 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Budapest is slightly more compact.
History
Prague is ~1,073 years older
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).
Budapest covers 525 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Warsaw (517 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Mumbai (603 km²).
The straight-line distance from Prague to Budapest is 445 km (277 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 1m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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