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Italy
South Korea
Area Comparison
Rome is 2.1x larger than Seoul
Population Comparison
Rome has 3.4x fewer people than Seoul
Rome is significantly larger, covering 2.1 times the area of Seoul. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 680 km². You could fit Seoul inside Rome approximately 2 times.
To put Rome's size in perspective, its area of 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
Italy's capital and a city of ancient history. 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 contains an entire independent country within its borders — Vatican City, the world's smallest state
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Nicknamed "The Soul of Asia", Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. It was founded around 18 BC. Visitors come for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
Looking beyond city limits, the Seoul metropolitan area covers 11,704 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Rome at 5,352 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Rome has a population density of 2,233 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul is dramatically more crowded, with 7.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Rome in Europe versus Seoul in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Rome has a Mediterranean climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 4:00 AM in Rome — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Seoul fits inside Rome ~2 times
Density Gap
Seoul is 7.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Rome is ~735 years older
The straight-line distance from Rome to Seoul is 8,966 km (5,571 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 3m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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