Delhi
1,484 km²
Munich
311 km²
India
Germany
Area Comparison
Delhi is 4.8x larger than Munich
Population Comparison
Delhi has 11.1x more people than Munich
In terms of area, Delhi is 4.8x the size of Munich. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Munich covers 311 km² (120 mi²) — a difference of 1,173 km². You could fit Munich inside Delhi approximately 4 times.
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Munich at 311 km² is about 1.4x the size of Amsterdam.
Picture Delhi another way: its area is large enough to fit about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris. Munich works out to about 44,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Monaco, or 91 times the area of Central Park.
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.
Munich is the capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany. As of 30 November 2024, its population was 1,604,384, making it the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. Munich is the largest city in Germany that is not a state of its own, and it ranks as the 11th-largest city in the European Union (EU). The metropolitan area has around 3 million inhabitants, and the broader Munich Metropolitan Region is home to about 6.2 million people.
Also known as "Weltstadt mit Herz", Munich has an area of 311 km² and is home to 1.5 million people. It was established in 1158. Visitors come for Oktoberfest, Marienplatz, BMW headquarters, and much more.
Munich is the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg, with over 1.6 million residents.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Munich, with 4,855 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.
Size Ratio
Munich fits inside Delhi ~4 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 2.3x more densely populated
History
Delhi is ~2,658 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).
Munich covers 311 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Atlanta (348 km²), Taipei (272 km²), Dhaka (368 km²), Seattle (369 km²), or Philadelphia (370 km²).
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Munich is 5,906 km (3,670 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 27m.
Want to explore more? Compare city sizes for any two cities worldwide, or share your location live with friends.