Mexico City
1,485 km²
Rome
1,285 km²
Mexico
Italy
Area Comparison
Mexico City is 1.2x larger than Rome
Population Comparison
Mexico City has 3.2x more people than Rome
Yes — Mexico City is 1.2x larger than Rome by area. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Rome covers 1,285 km² (496 mi²) — a difference of 200 km².
To put Mexico City's size in perspective, its area of 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Picture Mexico City another way: its area is large enough to fit about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 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.
Mexico City is the capital and most populous city of Mexico, as well as the most populous city in North America. It is one of the most important cultural and financial centers in the world, and is classified as an Alpha world city according to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) 2024 ranking. Mexico City is located in the Valley of Mexico within the high Mexican central plateau, at an altitude of 2,240 meters.
Known as "CDMX", Mexico City covers 1,485 km² with a population of 9.2 million. The city was established in 1325. Mexico City is known for Zocalo square, Chapultepec Park, Frida Kahlo Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Mexico City Metro.
Mexico City sits at an altitude of 2,240 meters in the Valley of Mexico on the high Mexican central plateau.
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
Looking beyond city limits, the Mexico City metropolitan area covers 7,854 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Rome at 5,352 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Mexico City has a population density of 6,202 people per km² — a densely populated city. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Mexico City is noticeably denser, packing 2.8 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Mexico City in North America versus Rome in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Rome, it's 5:00 AM in Mexico City — a 7-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Mexico City is 2.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Rome is ~2,078 years older
Mexico City covers 1,485 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Delhi (1,484 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), London (1,572 km²), or Bogotá (1,578 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 Mexico City to Rome is 10,240 km (6,363 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 33m.
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