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Delhi

1,484 km²

Oslo

454 km²

Delhi vs Oslo - City Size Comparison

Delhi vs Oslo - City Size Comparison

Delhi

India

Area1,484 km²
Population16.79M
Density11,314 /km²
Elevation216 m
Metro Pop.32.9M
Founded1500 BC
Climatehumid subtropical
Oslo

Norway

Area454 km²
Population0.72M
Density1,586 /km²
Elevation23 m
Founded1048

Area Comparison

Delhi is 3.3x larger than Oslo

Population Comparison

Delhi has 23.3x more people than Oslo

Is Delhi Bigger Than Oslo?

Yes — Delhi is 3.3x larger than Oslo by area. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Oslo covers 454 km² (175 mi²) — a difference of 1,030 km². You could fit Oslo inside Delhi approximately 3 times.

To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Oslo at 454 km² is about 1.3x smaller than Seoul.

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. Oslo, by comparison, equals about 64,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.

About Delhi

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.

About Oslo

Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of 724,290 in 2025, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,110,887 in 2025, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,546,706 in 2021.

Often called "Tigerstaden", Oslo has an area of 454 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. It was established in 1048. Visitors come for Vigeland Park, Oslo Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and much more.

Oslo is both a county and a municipality, with the city itself home to about 724,000 residents in 2025.

Population Density

Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Oslo, with 1,586 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 7.1x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Oslo fits inside Delhi ~3 times

Density Gap

Delhi is 7.1x more densely populated

History

Delhi is ~2,548 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Delhi

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Oslo

Oslo covers 454 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Prague (496 km²), Vienna (415 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Denver (401 km²), or Warsaw (517 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Delhi or Oslo?
Delhi is 3.3 times larger than Oslo by area. Delhi covers 1,484 km² while Oslo spans 454 km², a difference of 1,030 km².
How many times does Oslo fit inside Delhi?
Oslo (454 km²) fits inside Delhi (1,484 km²) approximately 3 times. That means Delhi is 3.3x the area of Oslo.
What is the population difference between Delhi and Oslo?
Delhi has approximately 16.8 million people, while Oslo has about 0.7 million. Delhi has 16.1 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Delhi or Oslo?
Delhi is more densely populated with 11,314 people per km², compared to 1,586 people per km².
Which city is older, Delhi or Oslo?
Delhi is older, founded around -1500, while Oslo was established around 1048 — a difference of about 2548 years.
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Delhi and Oslo

The straight-line distance from Delhi to Oslo is 5,972 km (3,711 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 32m.

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