Munich
311 km²
Rome
1,285 km²
Germany
Italy
Area Comparison
Munich is 4.1x smaller than Rome
Population Comparison
Munich has 1.9x fewer people than Rome
Yes — Rome is 4.1x larger than Munich by area. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Munich covers 311 km² (120 mi²) — a difference of 974 km². You could fit Munich inside Rome approximately 4 times.
To put Munich's size in perspective, its area of 311 km² is about 1.4x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
In more relatable units, Munich's 311 km² is about 44,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Monaco, or 91 times the area of Central Park. Rome, by comparison, equals about 180,000 American football fields, 22 times the area of Manhattan, or 12 times the area of Paris.
Munich is the capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany. As of 30 November 2024, its population was 1,604,384, making it the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. Munich is the largest city in Germany that is not a state of its own, and it ranks as the 11th-largest city in the European Union (EU). The metropolitan area has around 3 million inhabitants, and the broader Munich Metropolitan Region is home to about 6.2 million people.
Known as "Weltstadt mit Herz", Munich covers 311 km² with a population of 1.5 million. The city was established in 1158. Munich is known for Oktoberfest, Marienplatz, BMW headquarters, among other attractions.
Munich is the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg, with over 1.6 million residents.
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. It was founded around 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
Munich has a population density of 4,855 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Munich is noticeably denser, packing 2.2 times more people per square kilometer.
Size Ratio
Munich fits inside Rome ~4 times
Density Gap
Munich is 2.2x more densely populated
History
Rome is ~1,911 years older
Munich covers 311 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Atlanta (348 km²), Taipei (272 km²), Dhaka (368 km²), Seattle (369 km²), or Philadelphia (370 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 Munich to Rome is 697 km (433 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 19m.
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