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Copenhagen

91 km²

Delhi

1,484 km²

Copenhagen vs Delhi - City Size Comparison

Copenhagen vs Delhi - City Size Comparison

Copenhagen

Denmark

Area91 km²
Population0.67M
Density7,363 /km²
Elevation14 m
Founded1167
Delhi

India

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

Area Comparison

Copenhagen is 16.3x smaller than Delhi

Population Comparison

Copenhagen has 25.1x fewer people than Delhi

Is Copenhagen Bigger Than Delhi?

Delhi is significantly larger, covering 16.3 times the area of Copenhagen. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Copenhagen covers 91 km² (35 mi²) — a difference of 1,393 km². You could fit Copenhagen inside Delhi approximately 16 times.

To put Copenhagen's size in perspective, its area of 91 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Delhi at 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London.

Picture Copenhagen another way: its area is large enough to fit about 13,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Vatican City, or 45 times the area of Monaco. Delhi works out to about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris.

About Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of both the country of Denmark and the wider Kingdom of Denmark, with a population of 667,000 people in the municipality and 1.4 million in the urban area. The city is situated mainly on the island of Zealand (Sjælland), with a smaller part on the island of Amager. Copenhagen is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.

Known as "City of Spires", Copenhagen covers 91 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1167. Copenhagen is known for The Little Mermaid statue, Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn waterfront, among other attractions.

Copenhagen sits mainly on the island of Zealand, with a smaller portion on the island of Amager.

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. Its history stretches 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

Copenhagen has a population density of 7,363 people per km² — a densely populated city. Delhi, with 11,314 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 1.5 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Copenhagen fits inside Delhi ~16 times

Density Gap

Delhi is 1.5x more densely populated

History

Delhi is ~2,667 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Copenhagen

Copenhagen covers 91 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Zurich (88 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), or Vancouver (115 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

Which is larger, Copenhagen or Delhi?
Delhi is 16.3 times larger than Copenhagen by area. Delhi covers 1,484 km² while Copenhagen spans 91 km², a difference of 1,393 km².
How many times does Copenhagen fit inside Delhi?
Copenhagen (91 km²) fits inside Delhi (1,484 km²) approximately 16 times. That means Delhi is 16.3x the area of Copenhagen.
What is the population difference between Copenhagen and Delhi?
Delhi has approximately 16.8 million people, while Copenhagen has about 0.7 million. Delhi has 16.1 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Copenhagen or Delhi?
Delhi is more densely populated with 11,314 people per km², compared to 7,363 people per km².
Which city is older, Copenhagen or Delhi?
Delhi is older, founded around -1500, while Copenhagen was established around 1167 — a difference of about 2667 years.
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Distance Between Copenhagen and Delhi

The straight-line distance from Copenhagen to Delhi is 5,833 km (3,625 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 22m.

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