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Paris

105 km²

Xi'an

10,097 km²

Paris vs Xi'an - City Size Comparison

Paris vs Xi'an - City Size Comparison

Paris

France

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

People's Republic of China

Area10,097 km²
Population12.95M
Density1,283 /km²
Elevation405 m

Area Comparison

Paris is 96.2x smaller than Xi'an

Population Comparison

Paris has 6.0x fewer people than Xi'an

Is Paris Bigger Than Xi'an?

In terms of area, Xi'an is 96.2x the size of Paris. Xi'an spans 10,097 km² (3,898 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 9,992 km². You could fit Paris inside Xi'an approximately 96 times.

To put Paris's size in perspective, its area of 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco. Meanwhile, Xi'an at 10,097 km² is about 1.6x the size of Shanghai.

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. Xi'an works out to about 1,400,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Manhattan, or 96 times the area of Paris.

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 Xi'an

Xi'an is the capital of the Chinese province of Shaanxi. A sub-provincial city on the Guanzhong plain, the city is the third-most populous city in Western China after Chongqing and Chengdu, as well as the most populous city in Northwestern China. Its total population was 12.95 million in the 2020 census, including an urban population of 9.28 million.

Also known as "Ancient Capital", Xi'an has an area of 10,097 km² and is home to 12.9 million people. Visitors come for Terracotta Army, Xi'an City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and much more.

Xi'an's 2020 census recorded 12.95 million residents, making it the most populous city in Northwestern China.

Population Density

Paris has a population density of 20,571 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Xi'an, with 1,283 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Paris is dramatically more crowded, with 16.0x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Paris fits inside Xi'an ~96 times

Density Gap

Paris is 16.0x 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 Xi'an

Xi'an covers 10,097 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Melbourne (9,993 km²), Wuhan (8,569 km²), Sydney (12,368 km²), Guangzhou (7,434 km²), or Chengdu (14,378 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paris bigger than Xi'an?
Xi'an is 96.2 times larger than Paris by area. Xi'an covers 10,097 km² while Paris spans 105 km², a difference of 9,992 km².
How many times does Paris fit inside Xi'an?
Paris (105 km²) fits inside Xi'an (10,097 km²) approximately 96 times. That means Xi'an is 96.2x the area of Paris.
What is the population difference between Paris and Xi'an?
Xi'an has approximately 12.9 million people, while Paris has about 2.2 million. Xi'an has 10.8 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Paris or Xi'an?
Paris is more densely populated with 20,571 people per km², compared to 1,283 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 Xi'an

The straight-line distance from Paris to Xi'an is 8,274 km (5,141 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 14m.

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