Berlin
892 km²
Rome
1,285 km²
Germany
Italy
Area Comparison
Berlin is 1.4x smaller than Rome
Population Comparison
Berlin has 1.3x more people than Rome
In terms of area, Rome is 1.4x the size of Berlin. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 393 km².
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Berlin's footprint is roughly about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 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.
Berlin is the capital of Germany, as well as its largest city by both area and population. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest.
Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Reichstag Building, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin holds the highest population within city limits of any city in the European Union, with 3.7 million inhabitants.
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.
Nicknamed "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 Rome metropolitan area covers 5,352 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Berlin metro area is also more populous, with 6.1 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Berlin is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Berlin (Germany) and Rome (Italy) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions.
Density Gap
Berlin is 1.8x more densely populated
History
Rome is ~1,990 years older
Berlin covers 892 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Santiago (838 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), San Diego (964 km²), Abu Dhabi (972 km²), or Dallas (997 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 Berlin to Rome is 1,183 km (735 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 53m.
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