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Delhi

1,484 km²

Perth

6,417 km²

Delhi vs Perth - City Size Comparison

Delhi vs Perth - City Size Comparison

Delhi

India

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

Australia

Area6,417 km²
Population2.14M
Density333 /km²
Elevation2 m
Founded1829

Area Comparison

Delhi is 4.3x smaller than Perth

Population Comparison

Delhi has 7.8x more people than Perth

Is Delhi Bigger Than Perth?

In terms of area, Perth is 4.3x the size of Delhi. Perth spans 6,417 km² (2,478 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 4,933 km². You could fit Delhi inside Perth approximately 4 times.

To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Perth at 6,417 km² is roughly the same size as Shanghai.

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. For Perth, that's about 899,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Manhattan, or 61 times the area of Paris.

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 Perth

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. It is the fourth-most-populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth as of 2023. The world's most isolated major city by certain criteria, Perth is part of the South West Land Division of Western Australia, with most of Perth's metropolitan area on the Swan Coastal Plain between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Scarp.

Also known as "City of Light", Perth has an area of 6,417 km² and is home to 2.1 million people. Its history stretches back to 1829. Visitors come for Swan River, Kings Park, Cottesloe Beach, and much more.

Perth is considered the world's most isolated major city by certain criteria, sitting on Australia's west coast.

Population Density

Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Perth, with 333 people per km², is a low-density, sprawling urban area. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 34.0x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Delhi fits inside Perth ~4 times

Density Gap

Delhi is 34.0x more densely populated

History

Delhi is ~3,329 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 Perth

Perth covers 6,417 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Shanghai (6,341 km²), Guangzhou (7,434 km²), Istanbul (5,461 km²), Wuhan (8,569 km²), or Melbourne (9,993 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delhi bigger than Perth?
Perth is 4.3 times larger than Delhi by area. Perth covers 6,417 km² while Delhi spans 1,484 km², a difference of 4,933 km².
How many times does Delhi fit inside Perth?
Delhi (1,484 km²) fits inside Perth (6,417 km²) approximately 4 times. That means Perth is 4.3x the area of Delhi.
What is the population difference between Delhi and Perth?
Delhi has approximately 16.8 million people, while Perth has about 2.1 million. Delhi has 14.6 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Delhi or Perth?
Delhi is more densely populated with 11,314 people per km², compared to 333 people per km².
Which city is older, Delhi or Perth?
Delhi is older, founded around -1500, while Perth was established around 1829 — a difference of about 3329 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Delhi and Perth

The straight-line distance from Delhi to Perth is 7,891 km (4,903 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 47m.

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