Bangkok
1,569 km²
Paris
105 km²
Thailand
France
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 14.9x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 4.9x more people than Paris
Yes — Bangkok is 14.9x larger than Paris by area. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 1,464 km². You could fit Paris inside Bangkok approximately 14 times.
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
In more relatable units, Bangkok's 1,569 km² is about 220,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris. For Paris, that's about 15,000 American football fields, 52 times the area of Monaco, or 31 times the area of Central Park.
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 11.4 million people as of 2024, 15.9% of the country's population.
Known as "City of Angels", Bangkok covers 1,569 km² with a population of 10.5 million. The city was established in 1782. Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BTS Skytrain & MRT.
Bangkok's official Thai name is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, with the full ceremonial name being one of the longest place names in the world.
Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2.04 million in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), and a metropolitan population of 13.2 million as of January 2026. Located on the river Seine in the centre of the Île-de-France region, it is the largest metropolitan area and fourth-most populous city in the European Union (EU).
Often called "City of Light", Paris has an area of 105 km² and is home to 2.2 million people. It was founded around 250 BC. Visitors come for Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Paris Métro.
Paris packs 2.04 million people into just 105 km2, giving it one of the highest urban densities in Europe.
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Bangkok at 7,762 km². The Bangkok metro area is also more populous, with 16.2 million people compared to 12.3 million.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated 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 3.1x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Bangkok in Asia versus Paris in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Bangkok stays around 26°C while Paris drops to 4°C. When it's noon in Bangkok, it's 6:00 AM in Paris — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Bangkok ~14 times
Density Gap
Paris is 3.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Paris is ~2,032 years older
Bangkok covers 1,569 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bogotá (1,578 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 km²).
Paris covers 105 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Barcelona (101 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), Vancouver (115 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), or Copenhagen (91 km²).
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Paris is 9,443 km (5,868 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 37m.
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