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Egypt
Italy
Area Comparison
Cairo is 2.4x larger than Rome
Population Comparison
Cairo has 3.5x more people than Rome
Yes — Cairo is 2.4x larger than Rome by area. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Rome covers 1,285 km² (496 mi²) — a difference of 1,800 km². You could fit Rome inside Cairo approximately 2 times.
To put Cairo's size in perspective, its area of 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Known as "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo covers 3,085 km² with a population of 10.1 million. The city was established in 969. Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Cairo Metro.
Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center
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 Cairo metropolitan area covers 6,588 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Rome at 5,352 km². The Cairo metro area is also more populous, with 21.3 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Cairo has a population density of 3,274 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Cairo is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Cairo in Africa versus Rome in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Cairo has a hot desert climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions.
Size Ratio
Rome fits inside Cairo ~2 times
Density Gap
Cairo is 1.5x more densely populated
History
Rome is ~1,722 years older
The straight-line distance from Cairo to Rome is 2,132 km (1,325 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 1m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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