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India
Canada
Area Comparison
Delhi is 2.4x larger than Toronto
Population Comparison
Delhi has 5.7x more people than Toronto
Yes — Delhi is 2.4x larger than Toronto by area. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 854 km². You could fit Toronto 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, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
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
Canada's largest city and financial center. Nicknamed "T.O.", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. It was established in 1793. Visitors come for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Multicultural neighborhoods, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.
Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 7.8x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 2.4 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Delhi in Asia versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Delhi has a humid subtropical climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Delhi stays around 14°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 1.5:00 AM in Toronto — a 10.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Toronto fits inside Delhi ~2 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 2.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
10.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~3,293 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Toronto is 11,620 km (7,220 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 10m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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