Delhi
1,484 km²
Madrid
604 km²
India
Spain
Area Comparison
Delhi is 2.5x larger than Madrid
Population Comparison
Delhi has 5.0x more people than Madrid
Delhi is significantly larger, covering 2.5 times the area of Madrid. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 880 km². You could fit Madrid inside Delhi approximately 2 times.
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Madrid at 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Delhi's footprint is roughly about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Madrid, that's about 85,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan.
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.
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million. Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), after Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU, after Paris. The municipality covers an area of 605.77 square kilometres (233.89 sq mi).
Often called "La Villa y Corte", Madrid has an area of 604 km² and is home to 3.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 852. Visitors come for Royal Palace of Madrid, Prado Museum, Plaza Mayor, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union after Berlin, with over 3.4 million residents in the city proper
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 5.8x larger than greater Madrid at 8,028 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 6.8 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Madrid, with 5,513 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 Madrid in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Madrid experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 7.5:00 AM in Madrid — a 4.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Madrid fits inside Delhi ~2 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 2.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
4.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~2,352 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).
Madrid covers 604 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Seoul (605 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Chicago (606 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 km²).
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Madrid is 7,260 km (4,511 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 2m.
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