Loading map...
Loading map...
Spain
Italy
Area Comparison
Madrid is 2.1x smaller than Rome
Population Comparison
Madrid has 1.2x more people than Rome
Yes — Rome is 2.1x larger than Madrid by area. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 681 km². You could fit Madrid inside Rome approximately 2 times.
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Spain's capital and largest city. Known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid covers 604 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 852. Madrid is known for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level
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. 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 contains an entire independent country within its borders — Vatican City, the world's smallest state
Looking beyond city limits, the Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Rome at 5,352 km². The Madrid metro area is also more populous, with 6.8 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Madrid is noticeably denser, packing 2.5 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Madrid (Spain) and Rome (Italy) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions.
Size Ratio
Madrid fits inside Rome ~2 times
Density Gap
Madrid is 2.5x more densely populated
History
Rome is ~1,605 years older
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Rome is 1,364 km (848 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 6m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
Want to explore more? Compare city sizes for any two cities worldwide, or share your location live with friends.