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Germany
France
Area Comparison
Berlin is 8.5x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Berlin has 1.7x more people than Paris
In terms of area, Berlin is 8.5x the size of Paris. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 787 km². You could fit Paris inside Berlin approximately 8 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
Germany's capital and largest city. Known as "The Grey City", Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall remnants, Museum Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin has more bridges than Venice — over 1,700 compared to Venice's 400
The capital of France and a global center for art and culture. Also known as "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'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 4.6x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Paris metro area is also more populous, with 12.3 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 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 5.0x the population density.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Berlin (Germany) 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 Berlin ~8 times
Density Gap
Paris is 5.0x more densely populated
History
Paris is ~1,487 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Paris is 877 km (545 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 32m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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