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France
Austria
Area Comparison
Paris is 4.0x smaller than Vienna
Population Comparison
Paris has 1.1x more people than Vienna
In terms of area, Vienna is 4.0x the size of Paris. Vienna spans 415 km² (160 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 310 km². You could fit Paris inside Vienna approximately 3 times.
To put Paris's size in perspective, its area of 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
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
Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Nicknamed "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. It was founded around 500 BC. Visitors come for Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera, Sachertorte, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).
Vienna has been ranked the world's most liveable city multiple times by the Economist Intelligence Unit
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 4.5x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Paris metro area is also more populous, with 12.3 million people compared to 2.8 million.
Paris has a population density of 20,571 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Paris is dramatically more crowded, with 4.3x the population density.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Paris (France) and Vienna (Austria) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a oceanic climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Vienna ~3 times
Density Gap
Paris is 4.3x more densely populated
History
Vienna is ~250 years older
The straight-line distance from Paris to Vienna is 1,033 km (642 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 43m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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