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France
South Korea
Area Comparison
Paris is 5.8x smaller than Seoul
Population Comparison
Paris has 4.5x fewer people than Seoul
In terms of area, Seoul is 5.8x the size of Paris. Seoul spans 605 km² (234 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 500 km². You could fit Paris inside Seoul approximately 5 times.
To put Paris's size in perspective, its area of 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
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
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Also known as "The Soul of Asia", Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 18 BC. Visitors come for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Seoul at 11,704 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 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. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Paris is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Paris in Europe versus Seoul in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Paris has a oceanic climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 4:00 AM in Paris — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Seoul ~5 times
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Paris is ~232 years older
The straight-line distance from Paris to Seoul is 8,966 km (5,571 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 3m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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