Tokyo
2,194 km²
Paris
105 km²
Japan
France
Area Comparison
Tokyo is 20.9x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Tokyo has 6.5x more people than Paris
In terms of area, Tokyo is 20.9x the size of Paris. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 2,089 km². You could fit Paris inside Tokyo approximately 20 times.
To put Tokyo's size in perspective, its area of 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
Tokyo's footprint is roughly about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Paris, that's about 15,000 American football fields, 52 times the area of Monaco, or 31 times the area of Central Park.
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.
Known as "Eastern Capital", Tokyo covers 2,194 km² with a population of 14.0 million. The city was established in 1457. Tokyo is known for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo holds 41 million residents as of 2024, making it the most populous metropolitan area on Earth.
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).
Also known as "City of Light", Paris has an area of 105 km² and is home to 2.2 million people. Its history stretches back to 250 BC. Visitors come for Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Paris Métro.
Paris packs 2.04 million people into just 105 km2, giving it one of the highest urban densities in Europe.
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Tokyo at 13,572 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 12.3 million.
Tokyo has a population density of 6,363 people per km² — a densely populated city. Paris, with 20,571 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Paris is dramatically more crowded, with 3.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Tokyo in Asia versus Paris in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 4:00 AM in Paris — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Tokyo ~20 times
Density Gap
Paris is 3.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Paris is ~1,707 years older
Tokyo covers 2,194 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Moscow (2,511 km²), or Lima (2,672 km²).
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).
The straight-line distance from Tokyo to Paris is 9,712 km (6,035 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 56m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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