Delhi
1,484 km²
Moscow
2,511 km²
India
Russia
Area Comparison
Delhi is 1.7x smaller than Moscow
Population Comparison
Delhi has 1.3x more people than Moscow
Moscow is significantly larger, covering 1.7 times the area of Delhi. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 1,027 km².
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Moscow at 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
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 Moscow, that's about 352,000 American football fields, 42 times the area of Manhattan, or 24 times the area of Paris.
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.
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometers (970 mi2), while the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometers (2,275 mi2), and the metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers (10,000 mi2).
Often called "Third Rome", Moscow has an area of 2,511 km² and is home to 12.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 1147. Visitors come for Red Square, Kremlin, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers, making it one of the largest metropolitan footprints in Europe.
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 7.8x larger than greater Moscow at 5,891 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 17.1 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Moscow, with 4,994 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Delhi in Asia versus Moscow in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Moscow experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Delhi stays around 14°C while Moscow drops to -8°C. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 9.5:00 AM in Moscow — a 2.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Delhi is 2.3x more densely populated
History
Delhi is ~2,647 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).
Moscow covers 2,511 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Cape Town (2,455 km²), Lima (2,672 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), or Cairo (3,085 km²).
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Moscow is 4,328 km (2,690 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 36m.
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