Bangkok
1,569 km²
Rome
1,285 km²
Thailand
Italy
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 1.2x larger than Rome
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 3.7x more people than Rome
Bangkok is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Rome. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Rome covers 1,285 km² (496 mi²) — a difference of 284 km².
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Bangkok's footprint is roughly about 220,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Rome, that's about 180,000 American football fields, 22 times the area of Manhattan, or 12 times the area of Paris.
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 11.4 million people as of 2024, 15.9% of the country's population.
Known as "City of Angels", Bangkok covers 1,569 km² with a population of 10.5 million. The city was established in 1782. Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BTS Skytrain & MRT.
Bangkok's official Thai name is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, with the full ceremonial name being one of the longest place names in the world.
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. Its history stretches back to 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 Bangkok metropolitan area covers 7,762 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Rome at 5,352 km². The Bangkok metro area is also more populous, with 16.2 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Bangkok is dramatically more crowded, with 3.0x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Bangkok in Asia versus Rome in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Bangkok stays around 26°C while Rome drops to 8°C. When it's noon in Bangkok, it's 6:00 AM in Rome — a 6-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Bangkok is 3.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Rome is ~2,535 years older
Bangkok covers 1,569 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bogotá (1,578 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 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 Bangkok to Rome is 8,829 km (5,486 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 53m.
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