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India
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Area Comparison
Delhi is 1.9x larger than New York
Population Comparison
Delhi has 2.0x more people than New York
Yes — Delhi is 1.9x larger than New York by area. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 701 km².
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
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
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Also known as "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. The city dates back to 1624. Visitors come for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 2.7x larger than greater New York at 17,405 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 20.1 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Delhi is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Delhi in Asia versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 1.5:00 AM in New York — a 10.5-hour time difference.
Time Difference
10.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~3,124 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to New York is 11,742 km (7,296 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 19m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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