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India
Australia
Area Comparison
Delhi is 6.7x smaller than Melbourne
Population Comparison
Delhi has 3.3x more people than Melbourne
Yes — Melbourne is 6.7x larger than Delhi by area. Melbourne spans 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 8,509 km². You could fit Delhi inside Melbourne approximately 6 times.
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Melbourne at 9,993 km² is about 1.6x the size of Shanghai.
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
Australia's cultural capital and second-largest city. Nicknamed "The Garden City", Melbourne has an area of 9,993 km² and is home to 5.1 million people. The city dates back to 1835. Visitors come for Street art laneways, Coffee culture, Melbourne Cup, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Melbourne Trams & Metro.
Melbourne has the world's largest tram network outside of Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 4.6x larger than greater Melbourne at 9,993 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 5.1 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Melbourne, with 508 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 22.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Delhi in Asia versus Melbourne in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Melbourne experiences oceanic conditions. Summers are notably different: Delhi averages 34°C compared to 21°C in Melbourne. When it's noon in Melbourne, it's 7.5:00 AM in Delhi — a 4.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Delhi fits inside Melbourne ~6 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 22.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
4.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~3,335 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Melbourne is 10,220 km (6,350 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 31m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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