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China
India
Area Comparison
Beijing is 11.1x larger than Delhi
Population Comparison
Beijing has 1.3x more people than Delhi
In terms of area, Beijing is 11.1x the size of Delhi. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 14,927 km². You could fit Delhi inside Beijing approximately 11 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Delhi at 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London.
China's capital and political center. Known as "The Northern Capital", Beijing covers 16,411 km² with a population of 21.5 million. The city was founded around 1045 BC. Beijing is known for The Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Temple of Heaven, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Beijing Subway.
Beijing's administrative area of 16,411 km² makes it larger than many small countries
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. Its history stretches back to 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 2.8x larger than greater Beijing at 16,411 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 21.5 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 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 8.6x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Beijing (China) and Delhi (India) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Delhi experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Delhi stays around 14°C while Beijing drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 9.5:00 AM in Delhi — a 2.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Delhi fits inside Beijing ~11 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 8.6x more densely populated
History
Delhi is ~455 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Delhi is 3,784 km (2,351 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 57m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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