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India
Brazil
Area Comparison
Delhi is 1.2x larger than Rio de Janeiro
Population Comparison
Delhi has 2.5x more people than Rio de Janeiro
Delhi is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Rio de Janeiro. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Rio de Janeiro covers 1,221 km² (471 mi²) — a difference of 263 km².
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro at 1,221 km² is about 1.3x smaller than London.
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
Brazil's iconic coastal city known for Carnival. Also known as "The Marvelous City", Rio de Janeiro has an area of 1,221 km² and is home to 6.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 1565. Visitors come for Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Carnival, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MetrôRio.
Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue is struck by lightning an average of 6 times per year
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 6.9x larger than greater Rio de Janeiro at 6,744 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 13.5 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Rio de Janeiro, with 5,528 people per km², is a densely populated city. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Delhi in Asia versus Rio de Janeiro in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Rio de Janeiro experiences tropical savanna conditions. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 3.5:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro — a 8.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Delhi is 2.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
8.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~3,065 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Rio de Janeiro is 14,062 km (8,738 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~17h 3m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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