City Map Compare/Rome vs Warsaw
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Rome

1,285 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Rome vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Rome vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Rome

Italy

Area1,285 km²
Population2.87M
Density2,233 /km²
Elevation21 m
Metro Pop.4.3M
Founded753 BC
ClimateMediterranean
Warsaw

Poland

Area517 km²
Population1.86M
Density3,598 /km²
Elevation118 m

Area Comparison

Rome is 2.5x larger than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Rome has 1.5x more people than Warsaw

Is Rome Bigger Than Warsaw?

Rome is significantly larger, covering 2.5 times the area of Warsaw. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Warsaw covers 517 km² (200 mi²) — a difference of 768 km². You could fit Warsaw 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, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

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. Warsaw, by comparison, equals about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.

About Rome

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

About Warsaw

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 6th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 square kilometres and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 square kilometres.

Often called "Phoenix City", Warsaw has an area of 517 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Warsaw Old Town, Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle, and much more.

Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city, with 1.86 million residents and a metro area of 3.27 million.

Population Density

Rome has a population density of 2,233 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Warsaw is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Warsaw fits inside Rome ~2 times

Density Gap

Warsaw is 1.6x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Rome

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Warsaw

Warsaw covers 517 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Oslo (454 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rome actually bigger than Warsaw?
Rome is 2.5 times larger than Warsaw by area. Rome covers 1,285 km² while Warsaw spans 517 km², a difference of 768 km².
How many times does Warsaw fit inside Rome?
Warsaw (517 km²) fits inside Rome (1,285 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Rome is 2.5x the area of Warsaw.
What is the population difference between Rome and Warsaw?
Rome has approximately 2.9 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Rome has 1.0 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Rome or Warsaw?
Warsaw is more densely populated with 3,598 people per km², compared to 2,233 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Rome and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Rome to Warsaw is 1,315 km (817 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 3m.

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