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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.
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
Spain's capital and largest city. Often called "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid has an area of 604 km² and is home to 3.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 852. Visitors come for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level
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
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Madrid is 7,260 km (4,511 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 2m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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