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France
Brazil
Area Comparison
Paris is 11.6x smaller than Rio de Janeiro
Population Comparison
Paris has 3.1x fewer people than Rio de Janeiro
Yes — Rio de Janeiro is 11.6x larger than Paris by area. Rio de Janeiro spans 1,221 km² (471 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 1,116 km². You could fit Paris inside Rio de Janeiro approximately 11 times.
To put Paris's size in perspective, its area of 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro at 1,221 km² is about 1.3x smaller than London.
The capital of France and a global center for art and culture. 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's city proper is tiny at 105 km², but its metro area is one of the largest in Europe
Brazil's iconic coastal city known for Carnival. Often called "The Marvelous City", Rio de Janeiro has an area of 1,221 km² and is home to 6.8 million people. It was established in 1565. Visitors come for Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Carnival, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MetrôRio.
Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue is struck by lightning an average of 6 times per year
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 2.5x larger than greater Rio de Janeiro at 6,744 km². The Rio de Janeiro metro area is also more populous, with 13.5 million people compared to 12.3 million.
Paris has a population density of 20,571 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Rio de Janeiro, with 5,528 people per km², is a densely populated city. Paris is dramatically more crowded, with 3.7x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Paris in Europe versus Rio de Janeiro in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Paris has a oceanic climate while Rio de Janeiro experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Rio de Janeiro stays around 21°C while Paris drops to 4°C. When it's noon in Paris, it's 8:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro — a 4-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Rio de Janeiro ~11 times
Density Gap
Paris is 3.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
4 hours apart
History
Paris is ~1,815 years older
The straight-line distance from Paris to Rio de Janeiro is 9,167 km (5,696 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 17m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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