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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.
Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. 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 Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam sits 2 meters below sea level and is protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumping stations
Italy's capital and a city of ancient history. 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 contains an entire independent country within its borders — Vatican City, the world's smallest state
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
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Rome is 1,296 km (805 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 1m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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