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Netherlands
France
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 2.1x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 2.3x fewer people than Paris
In terms of area, Amsterdam is 2.1x the size of Paris. Amsterdam spans 219 km² (85 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 114 km². You could fit Paris inside Amsterdam approximately 2 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam sits 2 meters below sea level and is protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumping stations
The capital of France and a global center for art and culture. Nicknamed "City of Light", Paris has an area of 105 km² and is home to 2.2 million people. The city dates back to 250 BC. Visitors come for Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Paris Métro.
Paris's city proper is tiny at 105 km², but its metro area is one of the largest in Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 6.7x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Paris metro area is also more populous, with 12.3 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Paris, with 20,571 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Paris is dramatically more crowded, with 4.9x the population density.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Paris (France) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a oceanic climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Amsterdam ~2 times
Density Gap
Paris is 4.9x more densely populated
History
Paris is ~1,525 years older
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Paris is 430 km (267 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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