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France
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Area Comparison
Paris is 117.8x smaller than Sydney
Population Comparison
Paris has 2.5x fewer people than Sydney
In terms of area, Sydney is 117.8x the size of Paris. Sydney spans 12,368 km² (4,775 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 12,263 km². You could fit Paris inside Sydney approximately 117 times.
To put Paris's size in perspective, its area of 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco. Meanwhile, Sydney at 12,368 km² is about 2.0x the size of Shanghai.
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
Australia's largest city, known for the Opera House. Nicknamed "The Harbour City", Sydney has an area of 12,368 km² and is home to 5.3 million people. It was established in 1788. Visitors come for Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Sydney Trains.
Sydney's administrative area is so large it stretches from the coast to the Blue Mountains foothills
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Sydney at 12,368 km². The Paris metro area is also more populous, with 12.3 million people compared to 5.3 million.
Paris has a population density of 20,571 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Sydney, with 429 people per km², is a low-density, sprawling urban area. Paris is dramatically more crowded, with 48.0x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Paris in Europe versus Sydney in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Paris has a oceanic climate while Sydney experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 3:00 AM in Paris — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Sydney ~117 times
Density Gap
Paris is 48.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Paris is ~2,038 years older
The straight-line distance from Paris to Sydney is 16,960 km (10,539 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~20h 27m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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