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Argentina
France
Area Comparison
Buenos Aires is 1.9x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Buenos Aires has 1.4x more people than Paris
In terms of area, Buenos Aires is 1.9x the size of Paris. Buenos Aires spans 203 km² (78 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 98 km².
To put Buenos Aires's size in perspective, its area of 203 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
Argentina's capital and a cultural powerhouse of South America. Known as "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires covers 203 km² with a population of 3.1 million. The city was established in 1536. Buenos Aires is known for Tango dancing, La Boca neighborhood, Recoleta Cemetery, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Buenos Aires Subte.
Buenos Aires has more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world
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 3.6x larger than greater Buenos Aires at 4,758 km². The Buenos Aires metro area is also more populous, with 15.2 million people compared to 12.3 million.
Buenos Aires has a population density of 15,074 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Paris, with 20,571 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Both cities have comparable density, though Paris is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Buenos Aires in South America versus Paris in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Buenos Aires has a humid subtropical climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Paris, it's 8:00 AM in Buenos Aires — a 4-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Paris is 1.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
4 hours apart
History
Paris is ~1,786 years older
The straight-line distance from Buenos Aires to Paris is 11,050 km (6,866 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 30m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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