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India
Turkey
Area Comparison
Delhi is 3.7x smaller than Istanbul
Population Comparison
Delhi has 1.1x more people than Istanbul
In terms of area, Istanbul is 3.7x the size of Delhi. Istanbul spans 5,461 km² (2,109 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 3,977 km². You could fit Delhi inside Istanbul approximately 3 times.
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Istanbul at 5,461 km² is about 1.2x smaller than 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
Turkey's largest city, spanning Europe and Asia. Nicknamed "The City on Two Continents", Istanbul has an area of 5,461 km² and is home to 15.5 million people. The city dates back to 660 BC. Visitors come for Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Istanbul Metro.
Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents — Europe and Asia
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 8.5x larger than greater Istanbul at 5,461 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 15.5 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Istanbul, with 2,831 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 4.0x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Delhi in Asia versus Istanbul in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Istanbul experiences oceanic conditions. Summers are notably different: Delhi averages 34°C compared to 24°C in Istanbul. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 9.5:00 AM in Istanbul — a 2.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Delhi fits inside Istanbul ~3 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 4.0x more densely populated
History
Delhi is ~840 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Istanbul is 4,537 km (2,819 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 50m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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