Delhi
1,484 km²
Bangkok
1,569 km²
India
Thailand
Area Comparison
Delhi is 1.1x smaller than Bangkok
Population Comparison
Delhi has 1.6x more people than Bangkok
Bangkok is significantly larger, covering 1.1 times the area of Delhi. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 85 km².
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Bangkok at 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London.
Picture Delhi another way: its area is large enough to fit about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris. For Bangkok, that's about 220,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris.
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).
Known as "City of Djinns", Delhi covers 1,484 km² with a population of 16.8 million. The city was founded around 1500 BC. Delhi is known for Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Delhi Metro.
Delhi is a megacity and union territory of India, containing New Delhi, the capital of the country.
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 11.4 million people as of 2024, 15.9% of the country's population.
Often called "City of Angels", Bangkok has an area of 1,569 km² and is home to 10.5 million people. The city dates back to 1782. Visitors come for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, and much more. Getting around is easy with the BTS Skytrain & MRT.
Bangkok's official Thai name is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, with the full ceremonial name being one of the longest place names in the world.
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 6.0x larger than greater Bangkok at 7,762 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 16.2 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Bangkok, with 6,718 people per km², is a densely populated city. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Delhi (India) and Bangkok (Thailand) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Bangkok experiences tropical savanna conditions.
Density Gap
Delhi is 1.7x more densely populated
History
Delhi is ~3,282 years older
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).
Bangkok covers 1,569 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bogotá (1,578 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 km²).
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Bangkok is 2,930 km (1,821 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 57m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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