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Mexico
France
Area Comparison
Mexico City is 14.1x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Mexico City has 4.3x more people than Paris
In terms of area, Mexico City is 14.1x the size of Paris. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 1,380 km². You could fit Paris inside Mexico City approximately 14 times.
To put Mexico City's size in perspective, its area of 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
Mexico's capital and largest city. Known as "CDMX", Mexico City covers 1,485 km² with a population of 9.2 million. The city was established in 1325. Mexico City is known for Zócalo plaza, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Mexico City Metro.
Mexico City is sinking 50 cm per year because it was built on a lake bed
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. 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
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Mexico City at 7,854 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 12.3 million.
Mexico City has a population density of 6,202 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 3.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Mexico City in North America versus Paris in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Paris, it's 5:00 AM in Mexico City — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Mexico City ~14 times
Density Gap
Paris is 3.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Paris is ~1,575 years older
The straight-line distance from Mexico City to Paris is 9,196 km (5,714 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 19m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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