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USA
India
Area Comparison
Chicago is 2.4x smaller than Delhi
Population Comparison
Chicago has 6.2x fewer people than Delhi
Yes — Delhi is 2.4x larger than Chicago by area. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Chicago covers 606 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 878 km². You could fit Chicago inside Delhi approximately 2 times.
To put Chicago's size in perspective, its area of 606 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Delhi at 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London.
Third-largest city in the United States. Known as "The Windy City", Chicago covers 606 km² with a population of 2.7 million. The city was established in 1833. Chicago is known for Deep-dish pizza, Willis Tower, Millennium Park & Cloud Gate, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the CTA (L train).
Chicago reversed the flow of the Chicago River in 1900, an engineering feat that still stands
India's capital territory and a historic city. Nicknamed "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 1.6x larger than greater Chicago at 28,160 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 9.5 million.
Chicago has a population density of 4,455 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Delhi, with 11,314 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 2.5 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Chicago in North America versus Delhi in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Chicago has a humid continental climate while Delhi experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Delhi stays around 14°C while Chicago drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 0.5:00 AM in Chicago — a 11.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Chicago fits inside Delhi ~2 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 2.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
11.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~3,333 years older
The straight-line distance from Chicago to Delhi is 12,012 km (7,464 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 38m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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