Rome
1,285 km²
São Paulo
1,521 km²
Italy
Brazil
Area Comparison
Rome is 1.2x smaller than São Paulo
Population Comparison
Rome has 4.3x fewer people than São Paulo
Yes — São Paulo is 1.2x larger than Rome by area. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Rome covers 1,285 km² (496 mi²) — a difference of 236 km².
To put Rome's size in perspective, its area of 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, São Paulo at 1,521 km² is roughly the same size as London.
In more relatable units, Rome's 1,285 km² is about 180,000 American football fields, 22 times the area of Manhattan, or 12 times the area of Paris. São Paulo works out to about 213,000 American football fields, 26 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris.
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.
Known as "The Eternal City", Rome covers 1,285 km² with a population of 2.9 million. The city was founded around 753 BC. Rome is known for Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is 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
São Paulo is the capital city of the state of the same name, as well as the most populous city in Brazil, South America, the Americas, and in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres. The city exerts international influence in commerce, finance, culture, gastronomy, arts, fashion, technology, entertainment and media, having been listed by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network as a "City of Film" and the title of "World Capital of Gastronomy", and by the Globalization and World Cities Research…
Nicknamed "Sampa", São Paulo has an area of 1,521 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. The city dates back to 1554. Visitors come for Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, and much more. Getting around is easy with the São Paulo Metro.
São Paulo is the most populous city in Brazil, the Americas, and both the Western and Southern Hemispheres.
Looking beyond city limits, the São Paulo metropolitan area covers 7,947 km², which is 1.5x larger than greater Rome at 5,352 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Rome has a population density of 2,233 people per km² — a moderately dense city. São Paulo, with 8,107 people per km², is a densely populated city. São Paulo is dramatically more crowded, with 3.6x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Rome in Europe versus São Paulo in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Rome has a Mediterranean climate while São Paulo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Rome, it's 8:00 AM in São Paulo — a 4-hour time difference.
Density Gap
São Paulo is 3.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
4 hours apart
History
Rome is ~2,307 years older
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).
São Paulo covers 1,521 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Mexico City (1,485 km²), Delhi (1,484 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), London (1,572 km²), or Bogotá (1,578 km²).
The straight-line distance from Rome to São Paulo is 9,477 km (5,889 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 39m.
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