Prague
496 km²
Vancouver
115 km²
Czech Republic
Canada
Area Comparison
Prague is 4.3x larger than Vancouver
Population Comparison
Prague has 2.1x more people than Vancouver
Yes — Prague is 4.3x larger than Vancouver by area. Prague spans 496 km² (192 mi²) while Vancouver covers 115 km² (44 mi²) — a difference of 381 km². You could fit Vancouver inside Prague approximately 4 times.
To put Prague's size in perspective, its area of 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Vancouver at 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco.
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. Vancouver, by comparison, equals about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 times the area of Central Park.
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.
Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Metro Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million.
Often called "Hollywood North", Vancouver has an area of 115 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. The city dates back to 1886. Visitors come for Stanley Park, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and much more.
Vancouver grew from 631,486 residents in 2016 to 662,248 by the 2021 census, leading all of British Columbia.
Prague has a population density of 2,823 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Vancouver, with 5,739 people per km², is a densely populated city. Vancouver is noticeably denser, packing 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.
Size Ratio
Vancouver fits inside Prague ~4 times
Density Gap
Vancouver is 2.0x more densely populated
History
Prague is ~1,086 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).
Vancouver covers 115 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Francisco (121 km²), Paris (105 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), or Miami (143 km²).
The straight-line distance from Prague to Vancouver is 8,251 km (5,127 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 12m.
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