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Italy
Austria
Area Comparison
Rome is 3.1x larger than Vienna
Population Comparison
Rome has 1.4x more people than Vienna
In terms of area, Rome is 3.1x the size of Vienna. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 870 km². You could fit Vienna inside Rome approximately 3 times.
To put Rome's size in perspective, its area of 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.
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
Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Also known as "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 500 BC. Visitors come for Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera, Sachertorte, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).
Vienna has been ranked the world's most liveable city multiple times by the Economist Intelligence Unit
Looking beyond city limits, the Rome metropolitan area covers 5,352 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Rome metro area is also more populous, with 4.3 million people compared to 2.8 million.
Rome has a population density of 2,233 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Vienna is noticeably denser, packing 2.1 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Rome (Italy) and Vienna (Austria) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Rome has a Mediterranean climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions.
Size Ratio
Vienna fits inside Rome ~3 times
Density Gap
Vienna is 2.1x more densely populated
History
Rome is ~253 years older
The straight-line distance from Rome to Vienna is 764 km (475 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 24m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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