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Paris

105 km²

Perth

6,417 km²

Paris vs Perth - City Size Comparison

Paris vs Perth - City Size Comparison

Paris

France

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

Australia

Area6,417 km²
Population2.14M
Density333 /km²
Elevation2 m
Founded1829

Area Comparison

Paris is 61.1x smaller than Perth

Population Comparison

Paris has 1.0x more people than Perth

Is Paris Bigger Than Perth?

Yes — Perth is 61.1x larger than Paris by area. Perth spans 6,417 km² (2,478 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 6,312 km². You could fit Paris inside Perth approximately 61 times.

To put Paris's size in perspective, its area of 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco. Meanwhile, Perth at 6,417 km² is roughly the same size as Shanghai.

In more relatable units, Paris's 105 km² is about 15,000 American football fields, 52 times the area of Monaco, or 31 times the area of Central Park. Perth, by comparison, equals about 899,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Manhattan, or 61 times the area of Paris.

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).

Known as "City of Light", Paris covers 105 km² with a population of 2.2 million. The city was founded around 250 BC. Paris is known for Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Paris Métro.

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

About Perth

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. It is the fourth-most-populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth as of 2023. The world's most isolated major city by certain criteria, Perth is part of the South West Land Division of Western Australia, with most of Perth's metropolitan area on the Swan Coastal Plain between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Scarp.

Nicknamed "City of Light", Perth has an area of 6,417 km² and is home to 2.1 million people. It was established in 1829. Visitors come for Swan River, Kings Park, Cottesloe Beach, and much more.

Perth is considered the world's most isolated major city by certain criteria, sitting on Australia's west coast.

Population Density

Paris has a population density of 20,571 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Perth, with 333 people per km², is a low-density, sprawling urban area. Paris is dramatically more crowded, with 61.8x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Paris fits inside Perth ~61 times

Density Gap

Paris is 61.8x more densely populated

History

Paris is ~2,079 years older

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), San Francisco (121 km²), or Copenhagen (91 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Perth

Perth covers 6,417 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Shanghai (6,341 km²), Guangzhou (7,434 km²), Istanbul (5,461 km²), Wuhan (8,569 km²), or Melbourne (9,993 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Paris or Perth?
Perth is 61.1 times larger than Paris by area. Perth covers 6,417 km² while Paris spans 105 km², a difference of 6,312 km².
How many times does Paris fit inside Perth?
Paris (105 km²) fits inside Perth (6,417 km²) approximately 61 times. That means Perth is 61.1x the area of Paris.
What is the population difference between Paris and Perth?
Paris has approximately 2.2 million people, while Perth has about 2.1 million. Paris has 0.0 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Paris or Perth?
Paris is more densely populated with 20,571 people per km², compared to 333 people per km².
Which city is older, Paris or Perth?
Paris is older, founded around -250, while Perth was established around 1829 — a difference of about 2079 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 Paris and Perth

The straight-line distance from Paris to Perth is 14,278 km (8,872 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~17h 18m.

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