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India
Japan
Area Comparison
Delhi is 6.6x larger than Osaka
Population Comparison
Delhi has 6.1x more people than Osaka
Yes — Delhi is 6.6x larger than Osaka by area. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 1,259 km². You could fit Osaka inside Delhi approximately 6 times.
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Osaka at 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
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
Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Nicknamed "The Kitchen of Japan", Osaka has an area of 225 km² and is home to 2.8 million people. It was established in 645. Visitors come for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Street food culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Osaka Metro.
Osaka residents spend more on food per capita than any other city in Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 3.5x larger than greater Osaka at 13,228 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 19.3 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Osaka, with 12,222 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Osaka is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Delhi (India) and Osaka (Japan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Osaka, it's 8.5:00 AM in Delhi — a 3.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Osaka fits inside Delhi ~6 times
Time Difference
3.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~2,145 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Osaka is 5,489 km (3,411 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 57m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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