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Egypt
India
Area Comparison
Cairo is 2.1x larger than Delhi
Population Comparison
Cairo has 1.7x fewer people than Delhi
Yes — Cairo is 2.1x larger than Delhi by area. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 1,601 km². You could fit Delhi inside Cairo approximately 2 times.
To put Cairo's size in perspective, its area of 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Delhi at 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London.
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Known as "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo covers 3,085 km² with a population of 10.1 million. The city was established in 969. Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Cairo Metro.
Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center
India's capital territory and a historic city. Often called "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 7.0x larger than greater Cairo at 6,588 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 21.3 million.
Cairo has a population density of 3,274 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Delhi, with 11,314 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 3.5x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Cairo in Africa versus Delhi in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Cairo has a hot desert climate while Delhi experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 8.5:00 AM in Cairo — a 3.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Delhi fits inside Cairo ~2 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 3.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
3.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~2,469 years older
The straight-line distance from Cairo to Delhi is 4,417 km (2,744 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 42m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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