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Paris

105 km²

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517 km²

Paris vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Paris vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Paris

France

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

Poland

Area517 km²
Population1.86M
Density3,598 /km²
Elevation118 m

Area Comparison

Paris is 4.9x smaller than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Paris has 1.2x more people than Warsaw

Is Paris Bigger Than Warsaw?

Warsaw is significantly larger, covering 4.9 times the area of Paris. Warsaw spans 517 km² (200 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 412 km². You could fit Paris inside Warsaw approximately 4 times.

To put Paris's size in perspective, its area of 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco. Meanwhile, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Paris's footprint is roughly about 15,000 American football fields, 52 times the area of Monaco, or 31 times the area of Central Park — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Warsaw, that's about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.

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 Warsaw

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 6th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 square kilometres and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 square kilometres.

Often called "Phoenix City", Warsaw has an area of 517 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Warsaw Old Town, Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle, and much more.

Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city, with 1.86 million residents and a metro area of 3.27 million.

Population Density

Paris has a population density of 20,571 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Paris is dramatically more crowded, with 5.7x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Paris fits inside Warsaw ~4 times

Density Gap

Paris is 5.7x more densely populated

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 Warsaw

Warsaw covers 517 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Oslo (454 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Paris or Warsaw?
Warsaw is 4.9 times larger than Paris by area. Warsaw covers 517 km² while Paris spans 105 km², a difference of 412 km².
How many times does Paris fit inside Warsaw?
Paris (105 km²) fits inside Warsaw (517 km²) approximately 4 times. That means Warsaw is 4.9x the area of Paris.
What is the population difference between Paris and Warsaw?
Paris has approximately 2.2 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Paris has 0.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Paris or Warsaw?
Paris is more densely populated with 20,571 people per km², compared to 3,598 people per km².
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 Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Paris to Warsaw is 1,366 km (849 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 6m.

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