Delhi
1,484 km²
Tehran
730 km²
India
Iran
Area Comparison
Delhi is 2.0x larger than Tehran
Population Comparison
Delhi has 1.8x more people than Tehran
Yes — Delhi is 2.0x larger than Tehran by area. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Tehran covers 730 km² (282 mi²) — a difference of 754 km². You could fit Tehran 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, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.
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. Tehran, by comparison, equals about 102,000 American football fields, 12 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris.
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.
Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District. With a population of around 9 million in the city, and 16.8 million in the metropolitan area, Tehran is the most populous city in Iran and West Asia, the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo, and the 24th-most-populous metropolitan area in the world.
Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. The city dates back to 1524. Visitors come for Azadi Tower, Milad Tower, Golestan Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran's metropolitan area holds 16.8 million people, making it the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo.
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 20.7x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 16.0 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Tehran is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Delhi (India) and Tehran (Iran) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 10:00 AM in Tehran — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Tehran fits inside Delhi ~2 times
History
Delhi is ~3,024 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).
Tehran covers 730 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Singapore (733 km²), Bangalore (741 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), or New York (783 km²).
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Tehran is 2,532 km (1,574 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 29m.
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