Vienna
415 km²
Rome
1,285 km²
Austria
Italy
Area Comparison
Vienna is 3.1x smaller than Rome
Population Comparison
Vienna has 1.4x fewer people than Rome
Rome is significantly larger, covering 3.1 times the area 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 Vienna's size in perspective, its area of 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Vienna's footprint is roughly about 58,000 American football fields, 120 times the area of Central Park, or 7 times the area of Manhattan — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Rome works out to about 180,000 American football fields, 22 times the area of Manhattan, or 12 times the area of Paris.
Vienna is the capital, most populous city, and one of the nine states of Austria. It is Austria's primate city, with just over two million inhabitants. Its larger metropolitan area has a population of nearly 2.9 million, representing nearly one-third of the country's population. Vienna is the cultural, economic, and political centre of the country, the fifth-largest city by population in the European Union, and the most populous of the cities on the river Danube.
Known as "City of Music", Vienna covers 415 km² with a population of 2.0 million. The city was founded around 500 BC. Vienna is known for Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).
Vienna's metropolitan area holds nearly 2.9 million people, representing roughly one-third of Austria's entire population
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.
Often called "The Eternal City", Rome has an area of 1,285 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. The city dates back to 753 BC. Visitors come for Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and much more. Getting around is easy with 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
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.
Vienna has a population density of 4,771 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Rome, with 2,233 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. Vienna (Austria) and Rome (Italy) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Vienna has a oceanic climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions.
Size Ratio
Vienna fits inside Rome ~3 times
Density Gap
Vienna is 2.1x more densely populated
History
Rome is ~253 years older
Vienna covers 415 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Denver (401 km²), Oslo (454 km²), Portland (376 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), or Seattle (369 km²).
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).
The straight-line distance from Vienna to Rome 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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