Rome
1,285 km²
Singapore
733 km²
Italy
Singapore
Area Comparison
Rome is 1.8x larger than Singapore
Population Comparison
Rome has 1.9x fewer people than Singapore
Rome is significantly larger, covering 1.8 times the area of Singapore. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Singapore covers 733 km² (283 mi²) — a difference of 552 km².
To put Rome's size in perspective, its area of 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Singapore at 733 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.
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. For Singapore, that's about 103,000 American football fields, 12 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 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
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia. Its territory comprises a main island, over 60 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. The country is about one degree of latitude north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south along with the Riau Islands in Indonesia, the South China Sea to the east and the Straits of Johor along…
Also known as "Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion statue, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.
Singapore is a city-state made up of one main island plus over 60 satellite islands and islets.
Rome has a population density of 2,233 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Singapore is dramatically more crowded, with 3.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Rome in Europe versus Singapore in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Rome has a Mediterranean climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Singapore stays around 27°C while Rome drops to 8°C. When it's noon in Singapore, it's 5:00 AM in Rome — a 7-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Singapore is 3.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Rome is ~2,572 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).
Singapore covers 733 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Tehran (730 km²), Bangalore (741 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), or New York (783 km²).
The straight-line distance from Rome to Singapore is 10,017 km (6,224 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 17m.
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