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Atlanta

348 km²

Delhi

1,484 km²

Atlanta vs Delhi - City Size Comparison

Atlanta vs Delhi - City Size Comparison

Atlanta

United States

Area348 km²
Population0.50M
Density1,437 /km²
Elevation225 m
Founded1845
Delhi

India

Area1,484 km²
Population16.79M
Density11,314 /km²
Elevation216 m
Metro Pop.32.9M
Founded1500 BC
Climatehumid subtropical

Area Comparison

Atlanta is 4.3x smaller than Delhi

Population Comparison

Atlanta has 33.6x fewer people than Delhi

Is Atlanta Bigger Than Delhi?

Yes — Delhi is 4.3x larger than Atlanta by area. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Atlanta covers 348 km² (134 mi²) — a difference of 1,136 km². You could fit Atlanta inside Delhi approximately 4 times.

To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Delhi at 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London.

In more relatable units, Atlanta's 348 km² is about 49,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Monaco, or 100 times the area of Central Park. Delhi works out to about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris.

About Atlanta

Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 520,070 in 2024, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and the 36th-most populous city in the United States. Atlanta is classified as a Beta+ global city.

Known as "The ATL", Atlanta covers 348 km² with a population of 0.5 million. The city was established in 1845. Atlanta is known for Coca-Cola headquarters, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Georgia Aquarium, among other attractions.

Atlanta is Georgia's capital and most populous city, with around 520,070 residents estimated in 2024.

About Delhi

Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a megacity and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, but spread chiefly to the west, or beyond its right bank, Delhi shares borders with the state of Uttar Pradesh in the east and with the state of Haryana in the remaining directions. Delhi became a union territory on 1 November 1956 and the NCT in 1995. The NCT covers an area of 1,484 square kilometres (573 sq mi).

Often called "City of Djinns", Delhi has an area of 1,484 km² and is home to 16.8 million people. It was founded around 1500 BC. Visitors come for Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Delhi Metro.

Delhi is a megacity and union territory of India, containing New Delhi, the capital of the country.

Population Density

Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Delhi, with 11,314 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 7.9x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Atlanta fits inside Delhi ~4 times

Density Gap

Delhi is 7.9x more densely populated

History

Delhi is ~3,345 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Atlanta

Atlanta covers 348 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Dhaka (368 km²), Seattle (369 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), Portland (376 km²), or Munich (311 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Delhi

Delhi covers 1,484 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Mexico City (1,485 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), London (1,572 km²), or Bogotá (1,578 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Atlanta or Delhi?
Delhi is 4.3 times larger than Atlanta by area. Delhi covers 1,484 km² while Atlanta spans 348 km², a difference of 1,136 km².
How many times does Atlanta fit inside Delhi?
Atlanta (348 km²) fits inside Delhi (1,484 km²) approximately 4 times. That means Delhi is 4.3x the area of Atlanta.
What is the population difference between Atlanta and Delhi?
Delhi has approximately 16.8 million people, while Atlanta has about 0.5 million. Delhi has 16.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Atlanta or Delhi?
Delhi is more densely populated with 11,314 people per km², compared to 1,437 people per km².
Which city is older, Atlanta or Delhi?
Delhi is older, founded around -1500, while Atlanta was established around 1845 — a difference of about 3345 years.
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Distance Between Atlanta and Delhi

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Delhi is 12,802 km (7,955 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 34m.

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