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India
South Korea
Area Comparison
Delhi is 2.5x larger than Seoul
Population Comparison
Delhi has 1.7x more people than Seoul
Delhi is significantly larger, covering 2.5 times the area of Seoul. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 879 km². You could fit Seoul inside Delhi approximately 2 times.
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
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
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Often called "The Soul of Asia", Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. The city dates back to 18 BC. Visitors come for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 3.9x larger than greater Seoul at 11,704 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 25.5 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Seoul is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Delhi (India) and Seoul (South Korea) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Delhi stays around 14°C while Seoul drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 8.5:00 AM in Delhi — a 3.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Seoul fits inside Delhi ~2 times
Density Gap
Seoul is 1.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
3.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~1,482 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Seoul is 4,692 km (2,915 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 1m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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