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Prague

496 km²

Vienna

415 km²

Prague vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Prague vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Prague

Czech Republic

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

Austria

Area415 km²
Population1.98M
Density4,771 /km²
Elevation171 m
Metro Pop.2.8M
Founded500 BC
Climateoceanic

Area Comparison

Prague is 1.2x larger than Vienna

Population Comparison

Prague has 1.4x fewer people than Vienna

Is Prague Bigger Than Vienna?

Prague is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Vienna. Prague spans 496 km² (192 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 81 km².

To put Prague's size in perspective, its area of 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.

Picture Prague another way: its area is large enough to fit about 69,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan. Vienna, by comparison, equals about 58,000 American football fields, 120 times the area of Central Park, or 7 times the area of Manhattan.

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 Vienna

Vienna is the capital, most populous city, and one of the nine states of Austria. It is Austria's primate city, with just over two million inhabitants. Its larger metropolitan area has a population of nearly 2.9 million, representing nearly one-third of the country's population. Vienna is the cultural, economic, and political centre of the country, the fifth-largest city by population in the European Union, and the most populous of the cities on the river Danube.

Also known as "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. The city dates back to 500 BC. Visitors come for Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).

Vienna's metropolitan area holds nearly 2.9 million people, representing roughly one-third of Austria's entire population

Population Density

Prague has a population density of 2,823 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Vienna is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Vienna is 1.7x more densely populated

History

Vienna is ~1,300 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 Vienna

Vienna covers 415 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Denver (401 km²), Oslo (454 km²), Portland (376 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), or Seattle (369 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prague actually bigger than Vienna?
Prague is 1.2 times larger than Vienna by area. Prague covers 496 km² while Vienna spans 415 km², a difference of 81 km².
How many times does Vienna fit inside Prague?
Vienna (415 km²) fits inside Prague (496 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Prague is 1.2x the area of Vienna.
What is the population difference between Prague and Vienna?
Vienna has approximately 2.0 million people, while Prague has about 1.4 million. Vienna has 0.6 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Prague or Vienna?
Vienna is more densely populated with 4,771 people per km², compared to 2,823 people per km².
Which city is older, Prague or Vienna?
Vienna is older, founded around -500, while Prague was established around 800 — a difference of about 1300 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 Prague and Vienna

The straight-line distance from Prague to Vienna is 253 km (157 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~48m.

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