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China
France
Area Comparison
Beijing is 156.3x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Beijing has 10.0x more people than Paris
Beijing is significantly larger, covering 156.3 times the area of Paris. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 16,306 km². You could fit Paris inside Beijing approximately 156 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
China's capital and political center. Known as "The Northern Capital", Beijing covers 16,411 km² with a population of 21.5 million. The city was founded around 1045 BC. Beijing is known for The Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Temple of Heaven, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Beijing Subway.
Beijing's administrative area of 16,411 km² makes it larger than many small countries
The capital of France and a global center for art and culture. Often called "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 1.0x larger than greater Beijing at 16,411 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 12.3 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out 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 15.7x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Beijing in Asia versus Paris in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 5:00 AM in Paris — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Beijing ~156 times
Density Gap
Paris is 15.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Beijing is ~795 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Paris is 8,217 km (5,106 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 10m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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