New York
783 km²
Rome
1,285 km²
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.
Picture New York another way: its area is large enough to fit about 110,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. For Rome, that's about 180,000 American football fields, 22 times the area of Manhattan, or 12 times the area of Paris.
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area.
Known as "New York City", New York covers 783 km² with a population of 8.3 million. The city was established in 1624. New York is known for Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the NYC Subway.
New York City sits on one of the world's largest natural harbors, which shaped its rise as America's commercial gateway.
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.
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'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 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
New York covers 783 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hamburg (755 km²), Bangalore (741 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), Singapore (733 km²), or Santiago (838 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 New York to Rome is 6,890 km (4,281 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 36m.
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