Copenhagen
91 km²
Paris
105 km²
Denmark
France
Area Comparison
Copenhagen is 1.2x smaller than Paris
Population Comparison
Copenhagen has 3.2x fewer people than Paris
Yes — Paris is 1.2x larger than Copenhagen by area. Paris spans 105 km² (41 mi²) while Copenhagen covers 91 km² (35 mi²) — a difference of 14 km².
To put Copenhagen's size in perspective, its area of 91 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
In more relatable units, Copenhagen's 91 km² is about 13,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Vatican City, or 45 times the area of Monaco. Paris, by comparison, equals about 15,000 American football fields, 52 times the area of Monaco, or 31 times the area of Central Park.
Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of both the country of Denmark and the wider Kingdom of Denmark, with a population of 667,000 people in the municipality and 1.4 million in the urban area. The city is situated mainly on the island of Zealand (Sjælland), with a smaller part on the island of Amager. Copenhagen is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.
Known as "City of Spires", Copenhagen covers 91 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1167. Copenhagen is known for The Little Mermaid statue, Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn waterfront, among other attractions.
Copenhagen sits mainly on the island of Zealand, with a smaller portion on the island of Amager.
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. 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 packs 2.04 million people into just 105 km2, giving it one of the highest urban densities in Europe.
Copenhagen has a population density of 7,363 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 noticeably denser, packing 2.8 times more people per square kilometer.
Density Gap
Paris is 2.8x more densely populated
History
Paris is ~1,417 years older
Copenhagen covers 91 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Zurich (88 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), or Vancouver (115 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 Copenhagen to Paris is 1,027 km (638 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 42m.
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