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China
France
Area Comparison
Hong Kong is 10.6x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Hong Kong has 3.4x more people than Paris
Hong Kong is significantly larger, covering 10.6 times the area of Paris. Hong Kong spans 1,114 km² (430 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 1,009 km². You could fit Paris inside Hong Kong approximately 10 times.
To put Hong Kong's size in perspective, its area of 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
A major financial hub and special administrative region of China. Known as "Pearl of the Orient", Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² with a population of 7.4 million. The city was established in 1841. Hong Kong is known for Victoria Harbour skyline, Dim sum cuisine, Star Ferry, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MTR Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world, with over 480 buildings above 150 meters
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
Hong Kong has a population density of 6,652 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 3.1x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Hong Kong in Asia versus Paris in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Hong Kong has a humid subtropical climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions. Summers are notably different: Hong Kong averages 29°C compared to 20°C in Paris. When it's noon in Hong Kong, it's 5:00 AM in Paris — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Hong Kong ~10 times
Density Gap
Paris is 3.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Paris is ~2,091 years older
The straight-line distance from Hong Kong to Paris is 9,626 km (5,982 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 50m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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