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USA
Italy
Area Comparison
New York is 1.6x smaller than Rome
Population Comparison
New York has 2.9x more people than Rome
Rome is significantly larger, covering 1.6 times the area of New York. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 502 km².
To put New York's size in perspective, its area of 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Known as "The Big Apple", New York covers 783 km² with a population of 8.3 million. The city was established in 1624. New York is known for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
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 New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 3.3x larger than greater Rome at 5,352 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 4.3 million.
New York has a population density of 10,651 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. New York is dramatically more crowded, with 4.8x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — New York in North America versus Rome in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
New York has a humid subtropical climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Rome, it's 6:00 AM in New York — a 6-hour time difference.
Density Gap
New York is 4.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Rome is ~2,377 years older
The straight-line distance from New York to Rome is 6,890 km (4,281 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 36m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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