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India
Japan
Area Comparison
Delhi is 1.5x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Delhi has 1.2x more people than Tokyo
Yes — Tokyo is 1.5x larger than Delhi by area. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Delhi covers 1,484 km² (573 mi²) — a difference of 710 km².
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
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
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Nicknamed "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. It was established in 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 3.4x larger than greater Tokyo at 13,572 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 32.9 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Delhi (India) and Tokyo (Japan) 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 Tokyo, it's 8.5:00 AM in Delhi — a 3.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Delhi is 1.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
3.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~2,957 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Tokyo is 5,839 km (3,628 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 22m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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