City Map Compare/Bangalore vs Hyderabad
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Bangalore

741 km²

Hyderabad

650 km²

Bangalore vs Hyderabad - City Size Comparison

Bangalore vs Hyderabad - City Size Comparison

Bangalore

India

Area741 km²
Population12.33M
Density16,640 /km²
Elevation920 m
Founded1537
Hyderabad

India

Area650 km²
Population9.31M
Density14,323 /km²
Elevation505 m
Founded1592

Area Comparison

Bangalore is 1.1x larger than Hyderabad

Population Comparison

Bangalore has 1.3x more people than Hyderabad

Is Bangalore Bigger Than Hyderabad?

Bangalore is significantly larger, covering 1.1 times the area of Hyderabad. Bangalore spans 741 km² (286 mi²) while Hyderabad covers 650 km² (251 mi²) — a difference of 91 km².

To put Bangalore's size in perspective, its area of 741 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Hyderabad at 650 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.

Bangalore's footprint is roughly about 104,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Hyderabad, by comparison, equals about 91,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.

About Bangalore

Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country.

Known as "Bangalore", Bangalore covers 741 km² with a population of 12.3 million. The city was established in 1537. Bangalore is known for Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore Palace, Vidhana Soudha, among other attractions.

Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka and India's third most populous city with 8.4 million residents.

About Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies 650 km2 (250 sq mi) on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of South India. With an average altitude of 536 m (1,759 ft), much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre.

Also known as "City of Pearls", Hyderabad has an area of 650 km² and is home to 9.3 million people. The city dates back to 1592. Visitors come for Charminar, Hussain Sagar Lake, Golconda Fort, and much more.

Hyderabad sprawls across 650 square kilometres on the Deccan Plateau, perched at an average altitude of 536 metres.

Population Density

Bangalore has a population density of 16,640 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Hyderabad, with 14,323 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Bangalore is slightly more compact.

Cities Similar in Size to Bangalore

Bangalore covers 741 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Hyderabad

Hyderabad covers 650 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Jakarta (662 km²), Toronto (630 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), Chicago (606 km²), or Seoul (605 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bangalore actually bigger than Hyderabad?
Bangalore is 1.1 times larger than Hyderabad by area. Bangalore covers 741 km² while Hyderabad spans 650 km², a difference of 91 km².
How many times does Hyderabad fit inside Bangalore?
Hyderabad (650 km²) fits inside Bangalore (741 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Bangalore is 1.1x the area of Hyderabad.
What is the population difference between Bangalore and Hyderabad?
Bangalore has approximately 12.3 million people, while Hyderabad has about 9.3 million. Bangalore has 3.0 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Bangalore or Hyderabad?
Bangalore is more densely populated with 16,640 people per km², compared to 14,323 people per km².
Which city is older, Bangalore or Hyderabad?
Bangalore is older, founded around 1537, while Hyderabad was established around 1592 — a difference of about 55 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Bangalore and Hyderabad

The straight-line distance from Bangalore to Hyderabad is 496 km (308 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 5m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.

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