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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.
Thailand's capital and largest city. 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, Floating markets, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BTS Skytrain & MRT.
Bangkok's full ceremonial name is 168 characters long, making it the longest city name in the world
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. 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 contains an entire independent country within its borders — Vatican City, the world's smallest state
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
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Rome is 8,829 km (5,486 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 53m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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