Rome
1,285 km²
Tehran
730 km²
Italy
Iran
Area Comparison
Rome is 1.8x larger than Tehran
Population Comparison
Rome has 3.2x fewer people than Tehran
Yes — Rome is 1.8x larger than Tehran by area. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Tehran covers 730 km² (282 mi²) — a difference of 555 km².
To put Rome's size in perspective, its area of 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 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. Tehran works out to about 102,000 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
Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District. With a population of around 9 million in the city, and 16.8 million in the metropolitan area, Tehran is the most populous city in Iran and West Asia, the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo, and the 24th-most-populous metropolitan area in the world.
Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. It was established in 1524. Visitors come for Azadi Tower, Milad Tower, Golestan Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran's metropolitan area holds 16.8 million people, making it the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo.
Looking beyond city limits, the Rome metropolitan area covers 5,352 km², which is 2.4x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Tehran metro area is also more populous, with 16.0 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Rome has a population density of 2,233 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran is dramatically more crowded, with 5.6x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Rome in Europe versus Tehran in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Rome has a Mediterranean climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 9.5:00 AM in Rome — a 2.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Tehran is 5.6x more densely populated
History
Rome is ~2,277 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).
Tehran covers 730 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Singapore (733 km²), Bangalore (741 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), or New York (783 km²).
The straight-line distance from Rome to Tehran is 3,410 km (2,119 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 31m.
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