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Egypt
France
Area Comparison
Cairo is 29.4x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Cairo has 4.7x more people than Paris
Cairo is significantly larger, covering 29.4 times the area of Paris. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 2,980 km². You could fit Paris inside Cairo approximately 29 times.
To put Cairo's size in perspective, its area of 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Known as "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo covers 3,085 km² with a population of 10.1 million. The city was established in 969. Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Cairo Metro.
Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center
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 2.6x larger than greater Cairo at 6,588 km². The Cairo metro area is also more populous, with 21.3 million people compared to 12.3 million.
Cairo has a population density of 3,274 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 6.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Cairo in Africa versus Paris in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Cairo has a hot desert climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions. Summers are notably different: Cairo averages 29°C compared to 20°C in Paris.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Cairo ~29 times
Density Gap
Paris is 6.3x more densely populated
History
Paris is ~1,219 years older
The straight-line distance from Cairo to Paris is 3,210 km (1,995 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 17m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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