Amsterdam
219 km²
Rome
1,285 km²
Netherlands
Italy
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 5.9x smaller than Rome
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 3.1x fewer people than Rome
Rome is significantly larger, covering 5.9 times the area of Amsterdam. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 1,066 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Rome approximately 5 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Amsterdam's footprint is roughly about 31,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 64 times the area of Central Park — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Rome, by comparison, equals about 180,000 American football fields, 22 times the area of Manhattan, or 12 times the area of Paris.
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam's historic canal ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, earning it the nickname Venice of the North
Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special comune named Roma Capitale with a population of 2.7 million in an area of 1,287.36 km2 (497.1 mi2), Rome is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. The Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, with a population of 4.2 million, is the most populous metropolitan city in Italy.
Often called "The Eternal City", Rome has an area of 1,285 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. It was founded around 753 BC. Visitors come for Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Rome Metro.
Rome's special comune Roma Capitale spans 1,287 km2, making it the third most populous city in the EU within city limits
Looking beyond city limits, the Rome metropolitan area covers 5,352 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Rome metro area is also more populous, with 4.3 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Amsterdam is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Rome (Italy) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions. Summers are notably different: Rome averages 26°C compared to 17°C in Amsterdam.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside Rome ~5 times
Density Gap
Amsterdam is 1.9x more densely populated
History
Rome is ~2,028 years older
Amsterdam covers 219 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Helsinki (214 km²), Osaka (225 km²), Boston (232 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), or Kuala Lumpur (243 km²).
Rome covers 1,285 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Los Angeles (1,302 km²), Phoenix (1,341 km²), Rio de Janeiro (1,221 km²), San Antonio (1,209 km²), or Lagos (1,172 km²).
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Rome is 1,296 km (805 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 1m.
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