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Argentina
India
Area Comparison
Buenos Aires is 7.3x smaller than Delhi
Population Comparison
Buenos Aires has 5.5x fewer people than Delhi
Delhi is significantly larger, covering 7.3 times the area of Buenos Aires. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Buenos Aires covers 203 km² (78 mi²) — a difference of 1,281 km². You could fit Buenos Aires inside Delhi approximately 7 times.
To put Buenos Aires's size in perspective, its area of 203 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Delhi at 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London.
Argentina's capital and a cultural powerhouse of South America. Known as "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires covers 203 km² with a population of 3.1 million. The city was established in 1536. Buenos Aires is known for Tango dancing, La Boca neighborhood, Recoleta Cemetery, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Buenos Aires Subte.
Buenos Aires has more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world
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 9.7x larger than greater Buenos Aires at 4,758 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 15.2 million.
Buenos Aires has a population density of 15,074 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 Buenos Aires is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Buenos Aires in South America versus Delhi in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 3.5:00 AM in Buenos Aires — a 8.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Buenos Aires fits inside Delhi ~7 times
Density Gap
Buenos Aires is 1.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
8.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~3,036 years older
The straight-line distance from Buenos Aires to Delhi is 15,785 km (9,808 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~19h 4m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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