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India
China
Area Comparison
Delhi is 5.0x smaller than Guangzhou
Population Comparison
Delhi has 1.1x fewer people than Guangzhou
Guangzhou is significantly larger, covering 5.0 times the area of Delhi. Guangzhou spans 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 5,950 km². You could fit Delhi inside Guangzhou approximately 5 times.
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Guangzhou at 7,434 km² is about 1.2x the size of Shanghai.
India's capital territory and a historic city. Known as "Dilli", 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, Qutub Minar, India Gate, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Delhi Metro.
Delhi has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years and served as capital for multiple empires
A major port city and trade hub in southern China. Often called "Canton", Guangzhou has an area of 7,434 km² and is home to 18.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 214 BC. Visitors come for Canton Tower, Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), Canton Fair, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Guangzhou Metro.
Guangzhou has been a major trading port for over 2,000 years and was a key stop on the Maritime Silk Road
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 6.2x larger than greater Guangzhou at 7,434 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 18.7 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Guangzhou, with 2,513 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 4.5x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Delhi (India) and Guangzhou (China) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Guangzhou, it's 9.5:00 AM in Delhi — a 2.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Delhi fits inside Guangzhou ~5 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 4.5x more densely populated
History
Delhi is ~1,286 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Guangzhou is 3,655 km (2,271 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 48m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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