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Brussels

161 km²

Delhi

1,484 km²

Brussels vs Delhi - City Size Comparison

Brussels vs Delhi - City Size Comparison

Brussels

Belgium

Area161 km²
Population1.26M
Density7,826 /km²
Elevation13 m
Founded1989
Delhi

India

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

Area Comparison

Brussels is 9.2x smaller than Delhi

Population Comparison

Brussels has 13.3x fewer people than Delhi

Is Brussels Bigger Than Delhi?

In terms of area, Delhi is 9.2x the size of Brussels. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Brussels covers 161 km² (62 mi²) — a difference of 1,323 km². You could fit Brussels inside Delhi approximately 9 times.

To put Brussels's size in perspective, its area of 161 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Delhi at 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London.

Brussels's footprint is roughly about 23,000 American football fields, 80 times the area of Monaco, or 47 times the area of Central Park — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Delhi works out to about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris.

About Brussels

Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. The Brussels-Capital Region is located in the central portion of the country. It is a part of both the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community, and is separate from the Flemish Region (Flanders), within which it forms an enclave, and the Walloon Region (Wallonia), located less than 4 km (2.5 mi) south.

Known as "Capital of Europe", Brussels covers 161 km² with a population of 1.3 million. The city was established in 1989. Brussels is known for Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Atomium, among other attractions.

The Brussels-Capital Region comprises 19 municipalities and forms an enclave entirely within the Flemish Region.

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).

Nicknamed "City of Djinns", Delhi has an area of 1,484 km² and is home to 16.8 million people. The city dates back to 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

Brussels has a population density of 7,826 people per km² — a densely populated city. Delhi, with 11,314 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Delhi is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Brussels fits inside Delhi ~9 times

Density Gap

Delhi is 1.4x more densely populated

History

Delhi is ~3,489 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Brussels

Brussels covers 161 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Minneapolis (149 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), Miami (143 km²), Stockholm (188 km²), or Buenos Aires (203 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

Is Brussels actually bigger than Delhi?
Delhi is 9.2 times larger than Brussels by area. Delhi covers 1,484 km² while Brussels spans 161 km², a difference of 1,323 km².
How many times does Brussels fit inside Delhi?
Brussels (161 km²) fits inside Delhi (1,484 km²) approximately 9 times. That means Delhi is 9.2x the area of Brussels.
What is the population difference between Brussels and Delhi?
Delhi has approximately 16.8 million people, while Brussels has about 1.3 million. Delhi has 15.5 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Brussels or Delhi?
Delhi is more densely populated with 11,314 people per km², compared to 7,826 people per km².
Which city is older, Brussels or Delhi?
Delhi is older, founded around -1500, while Brussels was established around 1989 — a difference of about 3489 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Brussels and Delhi

The straight-line distance from Brussels to Delhi is 6,398 km (3,976 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 2m.

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