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Prague

496 km²

Stockholm

188 km²

Prague vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Prague vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Prague

Czech Republic

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

Sweden

Area188 km²
Population0.98M
Density5,213 /km²
Elevation28 m
Metro Pop.2.4M
Founded1252
Climatehumid continental

Area Comparison

Prague is 2.6x larger than Stockholm

Population Comparison

Prague has 1.4x more people than Stockholm

Is Prague Bigger Than Stockholm?

Prague is significantly larger, covering 2.6 times the area of Stockholm. Prague spans 496 km² (192 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 308 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Prague approximately 2 times.

To put Prague's size in perspective, its area of 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..

Prague's footprint is roughly about 69,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Stockholm, that's about 26,000 American football fields, 93 times the area of Monaco, or 55 times the area of Central Park.

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.

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.

About Stockholm

Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago.

Nicknamed "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. It was established in 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).

Stockholm stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, forming the Nordic countries' largest urban area.

Population Density

Prague has a population density of 2,823 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Stockholm is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Stockholm fits inside Prague ~2 times

Density Gap

Stockholm is 1.8x more densely populated

History

Prague is ~452 years older

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Stockholm

Stockholm covers 188 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Washington D.C. (177 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), Helsinki (214 km²), Amsterdam (219 km²), or Brussels (161 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prague actually bigger than Stockholm?
Prague is 2.6 times larger than Stockholm by area. Prague covers 496 km² while Stockholm spans 188 km², a difference of 308 km².
How many times does Stockholm fit inside Prague?
Stockholm (188 km²) fits inside Prague (496 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Prague is 2.6x the area of Stockholm.
What is the population difference between Prague and Stockholm?
Prague has approximately 1.4 million people, while Stockholm has about 1.0 million. Prague has 0.4 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Prague or Stockholm?
Stockholm is more densely populated with 5,213 people per km², compared to 2,823 people per km².
Which city is older, Prague or Stockholm?
Prague is older, founded around 800, while Stockholm was established around 1252 — a difference of about 452 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.
Can I compare other cities?
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Distance Between Prague and Stockholm

The straight-line distance from Prague to Stockholm is 1,054 km (655 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 44m.

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