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Area Comparison
Barcelona is 14.7x smaller than Delhi
Population Comparison
Barcelona has 10.1x fewer people than Delhi
In terms of area, Delhi is 14.7x the size of Barcelona. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Barcelona covers 101 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 1,383 km². You could fit Barcelona inside Delhi approximately 14 times.
To put Barcelona's size in perspective, its area of 101 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Delhi at 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London.
A Mediterranean city known for Gaudi's architecture. Known as "The City of Counts", Barcelona covers 101 km² with a population of 1.7 million. The city was founded around 230 BC. Barcelona is known for Sagrada Família, Park Güell, La Rambla, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Barcelona Metro (TMB).
Gaudí's Sagrada Família has been under construction since 1882 and is expected to be completed around 2026
India's capital territory and a historic city. Also known as "Dilli", 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, Qutub Minar, India Gate, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Delhi Metro.
Delhi has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years and served as capital for multiple empires
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 57.5x larger than greater Barcelona at 803 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 5.6 million.
Barcelona has a population density of 16,436 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Delhi, with 11,314 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Barcelona is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Barcelona in Europe versus Delhi in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate while Delhi experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Delhi averages 34°C compared to 25°C in Barcelona. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 7.5:00 AM in Barcelona — a 4.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Barcelona fits inside Delhi ~14 times
Density Gap
Barcelona is 1.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
4.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~1,270 years older
The straight-line distance from Barcelona to Delhi is 6,755 km (4,198 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 27m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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