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Japan
France
Area Comparison
Osaka is 2.1x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Osaka has 1.3x more people than Paris
Yes — Osaka is 2.1x larger than Paris by area. Osaka spans 225 km² (87 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 120 km². You could fit Paris inside Osaka approximately 2 times.
To put Osaka's size in perspective, its area of 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Known as "The Kitchen of Japan", Osaka covers 225 km² with a population of 2.8 million. The city was established in 645. Osaka is known for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Street food culture, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Osaka Metro.
Osaka residents spend more on food per capita than any other city in Japan
The capital of France and a global center for art and culture. Often called "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 1.3x larger than greater Osaka at 13,228 km². The Osaka metro area is also more populous, with 19.3 million people compared to 12.3 million.
Osaka has a population density of 12,222 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Paris, with 20,571 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Paris is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Osaka in Asia versus Paris in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Osaka, it's 4:00 AM in Paris — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Osaka ~2 times
Density Gap
Paris is 1.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Paris is ~895 years older
The straight-line distance from Osaka to Paris is 9,634 km (5,986 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 50m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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