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India
Brazil
Area Comparison
Delhi is 1.0x smaller than São Paulo
Population Comparison
Delhi has 1.4x more people than São Paulo
São Paulo is significantly larger, covering 1.0 times the area of Delhi. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 37 km².
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, São Paulo at 1,521 km² is roughly the same size as 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 largest city and financial center. Nicknamed "Sampa", São Paulo has an area of 1,521 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. The city dates back to 1554. Visitors come for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, and much more. Getting around is easy with the São Paulo Metro.
São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 5.8x larger than greater São Paulo at 7,947 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 22.0 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. São Paulo, with 8,107 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Delhi is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Delhi in Asia versus São Paulo in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 3.5:00 AM in São Paulo — a 8.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Delhi is 1.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
8.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~3,054 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to São Paulo is 14,419 km (8,960 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~17h 28m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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