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Indonesia
Italy
Area Comparison
Jakarta is 1.9x smaller than Rome
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 3.7x more people than Rome
Rome is significantly larger, covering 1.9 times the area of Jakarta. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 623 km².
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Indonesia's capital and largest city. Known as "The Big Durian", Jakarta covers 662 km² with a population of 10.6 million. The city was established in 1527. Jakarta is known for National Monument (Monas), Old Town (Kota Tua), Street food, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Jakarta MRT.
Jakarta is sinking so fast that Indonesia is building a new capital city called Nusantara
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 Jakarta metropolitan area covers 6,392 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Rome at 5,352 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 7.1x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Jakarta in Asia versus Rome in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Jakarta stays around 27°C while Rome drops to 8°C. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's 6:00 AM in Rome — a 6-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Jakarta is 7.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Rome is ~2,280 years older
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to Rome is 10,827 km (6,728 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 14m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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