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India
Sweden
Area Comparison
Delhi is 7.9x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Delhi has 17.1x more people than Stockholm
In terms of area, Delhi is 7.9x the size of Stockholm. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 1,296 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Delhi approximately 7 times.
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
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
Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Also known as "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. It was established in 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 7.1x larger than greater Stockholm at 6,519 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 2.2 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Delhi in Asia versus Stockholm in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Delhi stays around 14°C while Stockholm drops to -2°C. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 7.5:00 AM in Stockholm — a 4.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Delhi ~7 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 2.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
4.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~2,752 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Stockholm is 5,555 km (3,452 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 2m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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