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Delhi

1,484 km²

Doha

132 km²

Delhi vs Doha - City Size Comparison

Delhi vs Doha - City Size Comparison

Delhi

India

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

Qatar

Area132 km²
Population1.19M
Density9,015 /km²
Elevation0 m
Founded1850

Area Comparison

Delhi is 11.2x larger than Doha

Population Comparison

Delhi has 14.1x more people than Doha

Is Delhi Bigger Than Doha?

Yes — Delhi is 11.2x larger than Doha by area. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Doha covers 132 km² (51 mi²) — a difference of 1,352 km². You could fit Doha inside Delhi approximately 11 times.

To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Doha at 132 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco.

Delhi's footprint is roughly about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Doha, by comparison, equals about 18,000 American football fields, 65 times the area of Monaco, or 39 times the area of Central Park.

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).

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.

About Doha

Doha is the capital city and main financial hub of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf coast in the east of the country, north of Al Wakrah and south of Al Khor and Lusail, it is home to most of the country's population. It is also Qatar's fastest growing city and over 80% of the nation's population live in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, which is known collectively as the Doha Metropolitan Area.

Doha has an area of 132 km² and is home to 1.2 million people. It was established in 1850. Visitors come for Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, The Pearl-Qatar, and much more.

Doha is Qatar's fastest growing city, with over 80% of the country's population living in the Doha Metropolitan Area.

Population Density

Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Doha, with 9,015 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Delhi is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Doha fits inside Delhi ~11 times

History

Delhi is ~3,350 years older

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Doha

Doha covers 132 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Miami (143 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), Minneapolis (149 km²), Vancouver (115 km²), or Dublin (115 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Delhi or Doha?
Delhi is 11.2 times larger than Doha by area. Delhi covers 1,484 km² while Doha spans 132 km², a difference of 1,352 km².
How many times does Doha fit inside Delhi?
Doha (132 km²) fits inside Delhi (1,484 km²) approximately 11 times. That means Delhi is 11.2x the area of Doha.
What is the population difference between Delhi and Doha?
Delhi has approximately 16.8 million people, while Doha has about 1.2 million. Delhi has 15.6 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Delhi or Doha?
Delhi is more densely populated with 11,314 people per km², compared to 9,015 people per km².
Which city is older, Delhi or Doha?
Delhi is older, founded around -1500, while Doha was established around 1850 — a difference of about 3350 years.
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Delhi and Doha

The straight-line distance from Delhi to Doha is 2,557 km (1,589 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 30m.

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