Hong Kong
1,114 km²
Rome
1,285 km²
China
Italy
Area Comparison
Hong Kong is 1.2x smaller than Rome
Population Comparison
Hong Kong has 2.6x more people than Rome
Yes — Rome is 1.2x larger than Hong Kong by area. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² (430 mi²) — a difference of 171 km².
To put Hong Kong's size in perspective, its area of 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
In more relatable units, Hong Kong's 1,114 km² is about 156,000 American football fields, 19 times the area of Manhattan, or 11 times the area of Paris. Rome works out to about 180,000 American football fields, 22 times the area of Manhattan, or 12 times the area of Paris.
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Situated on China's southern coast just south of Shenzhen, it consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. With 7.5 million residents in a 1,114-square-kilometre (430 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is the fourth-most densely populated region in the world.
Known as "Pearl of the Orient", Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² with a population of 7.4 million. The city was established in 1841. Hong Kong is known for Victoria Harbour, Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MTR Hong Kong.
Hong Kong squeezes 7.5 million residents into 1,114 km2, making it the world's fourth-most densely populated region.
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. The city dates 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
Hong Kong has a population density of 6,652 people per km² — a densely populated city. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Hong Kong is noticeably denser, packing 3.0 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Hong Kong in Asia versus Rome in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Hong Kong has a humid subtropical climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Hong Kong, it's 5:00 AM in Rome — a 7-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Hong Kong is 3.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Rome is ~2,594 years older
Hong Kong covers 1,114 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Lagos (1,172 km²), San Antonio (1,209 km²), Rio de Janeiro (1,221 km²), Dallas (997 km²), or Abu Dhabi (972 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 Hong Kong to Rome is 9,278 km (5,765 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 25m.
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