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Dublin

115 km²

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105 km²

Dublin vs Paris - City Size Comparison

Dublin vs Paris - City Size Comparison

Dublin

Ireland

Area115 km²
Population0.59M
Density5,130 /km²
Elevation20 m
Founded841
Paris

France

Area105 km²
Population2.16M
Density20,571 /km²
Elevation35 m
Metro Pop.12.3M
Founded250 BC
Climateoceanic

Area Comparison

Dublin is 1.1x larger than Paris

Population Comparison

Dublin has 3.7x fewer people than Paris

Is Dublin Bigger Than Paris?

In terms of area, Dublin is 1.1x the size of Paris. Dublin spans 115 km² (44 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 10 km².

To put Dublin's size in perspective, its area of 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.

Picture Dublin another way: its area is large enough to fit about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 times the area of Central Park. Paris works out to about 15,000 American football fields, 52 times the area of Monaco, or 31 times the area of Central Park.

About Dublin

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the province of Leinster, and is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, part of the Wicklow Mountains range. Dublin is the largest city by population on the island of Ireland; at the 2022 census, the city council area had a population of 592,713, while the city, including suburbs, had a population of 1,263,219, and County Dublin had a population of 1,501,500.

Known as "The Fair City", Dublin covers 115 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was established in 841. Dublin is known for Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar, among other attractions.

Dublin sits on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, bordered to the south by the Dublin Mountains.

About Paris

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).

Nicknamed "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 packs 2.04 million people into just 105 km2, giving it one of the highest urban densities in Europe.

Population Density

Dublin has a population density of 5,130 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 dramatically more crowded, with 4.0x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Paris is 4.0x more densely populated

History

Paris is ~1,091 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Dublin

Dublin covers 115 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Vancouver (115 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), Paris (105 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), or Doha (132 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Paris

Paris covers 105 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Barcelona (101 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), Vancouver (115 km²), Dublin (115 km²), or San Francisco (121 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dublin bigger than Paris?
Dublin is 1.1 times larger than Paris by area. Dublin covers 115 km² while Paris spans 105 km², a difference of 10 km².
How many times does Paris fit inside Dublin?
Paris (105 km²) fits inside Dublin (115 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Dublin is 1.1x the area of Paris.
What is the population difference between Dublin and Paris?
Paris has approximately 2.2 million people, while Dublin has about 0.6 million. Paris has 1.6 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dublin or Paris?
Paris is more densely populated with 20,571 people per km², compared to 5,130 people per km².
Which city is older, Dublin or Paris?
Paris is older, founded around -250, while Dublin was established around 841 — a difference of about 1091 years.
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Dublin and Paris

The straight-line distance from Dublin to Paris is 781 km (485 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 25m.

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