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Prague

496 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Prague vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Prague vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Prague

Czech Republic

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

Poland

Area517 km²
Population1.86M
Density3,598 /km²
Elevation118 m

Area Comparison

Prague is 1.0x smaller than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Prague has 1.3x fewer people than Warsaw

Is Prague Bigger Than Warsaw?

Yes — Warsaw is 1.0x larger than Prague by area. Warsaw spans 517 km² (200 mi²) while Prague covers 496 km² (192 mi²) — a difference of 21 km².

To put Prague's size in perspective, its area of 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 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. For Warsaw, that's about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 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 Warsaw

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 6th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 square kilometres and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 square kilometres.

Often called "Phoenix City", Warsaw has an area of 517 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Warsaw Old Town, Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle, and much more.

Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city, with 1.86 million residents and a metro area of 3.27 million.

Population Density

Prague has a population density of 2,823 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Warsaw is slightly more compact.

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 Warsaw

Warsaw covers 517 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Oslo (454 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prague bigger than Warsaw?
Warsaw is 1.0 times larger than Prague by area. Warsaw covers 517 km² while Prague spans 496 km², a difference of 21 km².
How many times does Prague fit inside Warsaw?
Prague (496 km²) fits inside Warsaw (517 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Warsaw is 1.0x the area of Prague.
What is the population difference between Prague and Warsaw?
Warsaw has approximately 1.9 million people, while Prague has about 1.4 million. Warsaw has 0.5 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Prague or Warsaw?
Warsaw is more densely populated with 3,598 people per km², compared to 2,823 people per km².
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 Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Prague to Warsaw is 517 km (321 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 7m.

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