Delhi
1,484 km²
Lima
2,672 km²
India
Peru
Area Comparison
Delhi is 1.8x smaller than Lima
Population Comparison
Delhi has 1.7x more people than Lima
Lima is significantly larger, covering 1.8 times the area of Delhi. Lima spans 2,672 km² (1,032 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 1,188 km².
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Lima at 2,672 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
In more relatable units, Delhi's 1,484 km² is about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris. Lima works out to about 374,000 American football fields, 45 times the area of Manhattan, or 25 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.
Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The city is considered the political, cultural, financial and commercial center of Peru. Due to its geostrategic importance, the Globalization and World Cities Research Network has categorized it as a "beta" tier city.
Nicknamed "City of Kings", Lima has an area of 2,672 km² and is home to 9.9 million people. Its history stretches back to 1535. Visitors come for Plaza Mayor de Lima, Miraflores district, Larco Museum, and much more.
Lima sprawls across the desert valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers along Peru's Pacific coast.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Lima, with 3,720 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 3.0x the population density.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Lima experiences desert climate conditions.
Density Gap
Delhi is 3.0x more densely populated
History
Delhi is ~3,035 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).
Lima covers 2,672 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Moscow (2,511 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Cairo (3,085 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), or Hanoi (3,359 km²).
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Lima is 16,759 km (10,413 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~20h 13m.
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