Delhi
1,484 km²
Stockholm
188 km²
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..
In more relatable units, Delhi's 1,484 km² is about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris. Stockholm works out to about 26,000 American football fields, 93 times the area of Monaco, or 55 times the area of Central Park.
Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a megacity and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, but spread chiefly to the west, or beyond its right bank, Delhi shares borders with the state of Uttar Pradesh in the east and with the state of Haryana in the remaining directions. Delhi became a union territory on 1 November 1956 and the NCT in 1995. The NCT covers an area of 1,484 square kilometres (573 sq mi).
Known as "City of Djinns", 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, India Gate, Qutub Minar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Delhi Metro.
Delhi is a megacity and union territory of India, containing New Delhi, the capital of the country.
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago.
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, Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, forming the Nordic countries' largest urban area.
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
Delhi covers 1,484 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Mexico City (1,485 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), London (1,572 km²), or Bogotá (1,578 km²).
Stockholm covers 188 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Washington D.C. (177 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), Helsinki (214 km²), Amsterdam (219 km²), or Brussels (161 km²).
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Stockholm is 5,555 km (3,452 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 2m.
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