Rome
1,285 km²
Stockholm
188 km²
Italy
Sweden
Area Comparison
Rome is 6.8x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Rome has 2.9x more people than Stockholm
Rome is significantly larger, covering 6.8 times the area of Stockholm. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 1,097 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Rome approximately 6 times.
To put Rome's size in perspective, its area of 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
Rome's footprint is roughly about 180,000 American football fields, 22 times the area of Manhattan, or 12 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Stockholm, by comparison, equals about 26,000 American football fields, 93 times the area of Monaco, or 55 times the area of Central Park.
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
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago.
Often called "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. It was established in 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, forming the Nordic countries' largest urban area.
Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Rome at 5,352 km². The Rome metro area is also more populous, with 4.3 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Rome has a population density of 2,233 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Stockholm is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Rome (Italy) and Stockholm (Sweden) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Rome has a Mediterranean climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Rome ~6 times
Density Gap
Stockholm is 2.3x more densely populated
History
Rome is ~2,005 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).
Stockholm covers 188 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Washington D.C. (177 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), Helsinki (214 km²), Amsterdam (219 km²), or Brussels (161 km²).
The straight-line distance from Rome to Stockholm is 1,976 km (1,228 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 49m.
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