London vs Paris - City Size Comparison

Is London Bigger Than Paris?

In terms of area, London is 15.0x the size of Paris. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 1,467 km². You could fit Paris inside London approximately 14 times.

About London

Capital of England and the United Kingdom. Known as "The Big Smoke", London covers 1,572 km² with a population of 9.0 million. The city was established in 43. London is known for Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the London Underground.

London was the first city to have an underground railway, opening in 1863

About Paris

The capital of France and a global center for art and culture. Also known as "City of Light", Paris has an area of 105 km² and is home to 2.2 million people. It was founded around 250 BC. Visitors come for Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Paris Métro.

Paris's city proper is tiny at 105 km², but its metro area is one of the largest in Europe

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 2.0x larger than greater London at 8,382 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 12.3 million.

Population Density

London has a population density of 5,712 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 3.6x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Both cities share a oceanic climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.