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Delhi

1,484 km²

Warsaw

517 km²

Delhi vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Delhi vs Warsaw - City Size Comparison

Delhi

India

Area1,484 km²
Population16.79M
Density11,314 /km²
Elevation216 m
Metro Pop.32.9M
Founded1500 BC
Climatehumid subtropical
Warsaw

Poland

Area517 km²
Population1.86M
Density3,598 /km²
Elevation118 m

Area Comparison

Delhi is 2.9x larger than Warsaw

Population Comparison

Delhi has 9.0x more people than Warsaw

Is Delhi Bigger Than Warsaw?

Delhi is significantly larger, covering 2.9 times the area of Warsaw. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Warsaw covers 517 km² (200 mi²) — a difference of 967 km². You could fit Warsaw 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, Warsaw at 517 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Delhi's footprint is roughly about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Warsaw, that's about 72,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan.

About Delhi

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.

About Warsaw

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 6th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 square kilometres and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 square kilometres.

Often called "Phoenix City", Warsaw has an area of 517 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Warsaw Old Town, Palace of Culture and Science, Royal Castle, and much more.

Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city, with 1.86 million residents and a metro area of 3.27 million.

Population Density

Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Warsaw, with 3,598 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 3.1x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Warsaw fits inside Delhi ~2 times

Density Gap

Delhi is 3.1x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Delhi

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Warsaw

Warsaw covers 517 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Oslo (454 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Delhi or Warsaw?
Delhi is 2.9 times larger than Warsaw by area. Delhi covers 1,484 km² while Warsaw spans 517 km², a difference of 967 km².
How many times does Warsaw fit inside Delhi?
Warsaw (517 km²) fits inside Delhi (1,484 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Delhi is 2.9x the area of Warsaw.
What is the population difference between Delhi and Warsaw?
Delhi has approximately 16.8 million people, while Warsaw has about 1.9 million. Delhi has 14.9 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Delhi or Warsaw?
Delhi is more densely populated with 11,314 people per km², compared to 3,598 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Delhi and Warsaw

The straight-line distance from Delhi to Warsaw is 5,249 km (3,262 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 41m.

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