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Spain
France
Area Comparison
Madrid is 5.8x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Madrid has 1.5x more people than Paris
Yes — Madrid is 5.8x larger than Paris by area. Madrid spans 604 km² (233 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 499 km². You could fit Paris inside Madrid approximately 5 times.
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
Spain's capital and largest city. Known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid covers 604 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 852. Madrid is known for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level
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. Its history stretches 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 2.1x larger than greater Madrid at 8,028 km². The Paris metro area is also more populous, with 12.3 million people compared to 6.8 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 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 3.7x the population density.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Madrid (Spain) and Paris (France) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Madrid ~5 times
Density Gap
Paris is 3.7x more densely populated
History
Paris is ~1,102 years older
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Paris is 1,053 km (654 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 44m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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