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India
Portugal
Area Comparison
Delhi is 14.8x larger than Lisbon
Population Comparison
Delhi has 30.5x more people than Lisbon
In terms of area, Delhi is 14.8x the size of Lisbon. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 1,384 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Delhi approximately 14 times.
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Lisbon at 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper).
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
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Also known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon has an area of 100 km² and is home to 0.6 million people. It was founded around 1200 BC. Visitors come for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 15.3x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Lisbon, with 5,500 people per km², is a densely populated city. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 2.1 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Delhi in Asia versus Lisbon in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Lisbon experiences Mediterranean conditions. Summers are notably different: Delhi averages 34°C compared to 23°C in Lisbon. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 6.5:00 AM in Lisbon — a 5.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Delhi ~14 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 2.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
5.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~300 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Lisbon is 7,761 km (4,823 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 38m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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