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India
France
Area Comparison
Delhi is 14.1x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Delhi has 7.8x more people than Paris
Delhi is significantly larger, covering 14.1 times the area of Paris. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 1,379 km². You could fit Paris inside Delhi approximately 14 times.
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
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 capital of France and a global center for art and culture. Often called "City of Light", Paris has an area of 105 km² and is home to 2.2 million people. The city dates back to 250 BC. Visitors come for Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Paris Métro.
Paris's city proper is tiny at 105 km², but its metro area is one of the largest in Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 2.7x larger than greater Paris at 17,174 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 12.3 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Paris, with 20,571 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Paris is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Delhi in Asia versus Paris in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions. Summers are notably different: Delhi averages 34°C compared to 20°C in Paris. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 7.5:00 AM in Paris — a 4.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Delhi ~14 times
Density Gap
Paris is 1.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
4.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~1,250 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Paris is 6,572 km (4,084 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 14m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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