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India
China
Area Comparison
Delhi is 1.3x smaller than Shenzhen
Population Comparison
Delhi has 1.0x fewer people than Shenzhen
Shenzhen is significantly larger, covering 1.3 times the area of Delhi. Shenzhen spans 1,997 km² (771 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 513 km².
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Shenzhen at 1,997 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (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
China's tech capital and a major innovation hub. Also known as "China's Silicon Valley", Shenzhen has an area of 1,997 km² and is home to 17.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 1979. Visitors come for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI), Shenzhen Bay, Window of the World theme park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Shenzhen Metro.
Shenzhen grew from a fishing village of 30,000 people to a megacity of 17 million in just 40 years
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 23.1x larger than greater Shenzhen at 1,997 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 17.6 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Shenzhen, with 8,793 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Delhi is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Delhi (India) and Shenzhen (China) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Shenzhen, it's 9.5:00 AM in Delhi — a 2.5-hour time difference.
History
Delhi is ~3,479 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Shenzhen is 3,753 km (2,332 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 55m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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