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India
USA
Area Comparison
Delhi is 12.3x larger than San Francisco
Population Comparison
Delhi has 19.3x more people than San Francisco
Delhi is significantly larger, covering 12.3 times the area of San Francisco. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while San Francisco covers 121 km² (47 mi²) — a difference of 1,363 km². You could fit San Francisco inside Delhi approximately 12 times.
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, San Francisco at 121 km² is about 1.2x the size of Paris (city proper).
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
A cultural and financial center in Northern California. Also known as "SF", San Francisco has an area of 121 km² and is home to 0.9 million people. The city dates back to 1776. Visitors come for Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Cable cars, and much more. Getting around is easy with the BART & Muni.
San Francisco's 121 km² makes it one of the smallest major US cities by area
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 6.6x larger than greater San Francisco at 6,984 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 4.7 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. San Francisco, with 7,190 people per km², is a densely populated city. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Delhi in Asia versus San Francisco in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while San Francisco experiences Mediterranean conditions. Summers are notably different: Delhi averages 34°C compared to 17°C in San Francisco. When it's noon in Delhi, it's midnight in San Francisco — a 13.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
San Francisco fits inside Delhi ~12 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
13.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~3,276 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to San Francisco is 12,349 km (7,673 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 2m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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