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India
USA
Area Comparison
Delhi is 1.1x larger than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Delhi has 4.2x more people than Los Angeles
Delhi is significantly larger, covering 1.1 times the area of Los Angeles. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) — a difference of 182 km².
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
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
The entertainment capital of the world. Often called "LA", Los Angeles has an area of 1,302 km² and is home to 4.0 million people. The city dates back to 1781. Visitors come for Hollywood, Venice Beach, Griffith Observatory, and much more. Getting around is easy with the LA Metro.
LA's sprawling metro area is larger than some US states
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 3.7x larger than greater Los Angeles at 12,562 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Los Angeles, with 3,049 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 3.7x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Delhi in Asia versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Los Angeles experiences Mediterranean conditions. Summers are notably different: Delhi averages 34°C compared to 24°C in Los Angeles. When it's noon in Delhi, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 13.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Delhi is 3.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
13.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~3,281 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Los Angeles is 12,853 km (7,986 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 37m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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