Miami
143 km²
Rome
1,285 km²
USA
Italy
Area Comparison
Miami is 9.0x smaller than Rome
Population Comparison
Miami has 6.5x fewer people than Rome
Rome is significantly larger, covering 9.0 times the area of Miami. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 1,142 km². You could fit Miami inside Rome approximately 8 times.
To put Miami's size in perspective, its area of 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
In more relatable units, Miami's 143 km² is about 20,000 American football fields, 71 times the area of Monaco, or 42 times the area of Central Park. For Rome, that's about 180,000 American football fields, 22 times the area of Manhattan, or 12 times the area of Paris.
Miami is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Florida. It is the second-most populous city proper in Florida, with a population of 442,241 at the 2020 census. The Miami metropolitan area in South Florida has an estimated 6.39 million residents, ranking as the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the Southeast and eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Miami has the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 70 of which exceed 491 ft (150 m).
Known as "Magic City", Miami covers 143 km² with a population of 0.4 million. The city was established in 1896. Miami is known for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Metrorail Miami.
Miami boasts the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 70 of them topping 491 feet
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. 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'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 Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 3.0x larger than greater Rome at 5,352 km². The Miami metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Miami has a population density of 3,077 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 Miami is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Miami in North America versus Rome in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Miami has a tropical monsoon climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Rome, it's 6:00 AM in Miami — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Miami fits inside Rome ~8 times
Density Gap
Miami is 1.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Rome is ~2,649 years older
Miami covers 143 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Minneapolis (149 km²), Brussels (161 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), or Vancouver (115 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 Miami to Rome is 8,339 km (5,182 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 19m.
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