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India
USA
Area Comparison
Delhi is 8.4x larger than Washington D.C.
Population Comparison
Delhi has 24.3x more people than Washington D.C.
Yes — Delhi is 8.4x larger than Washington D.C. by area. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Washington D.C. covers 177 km² (68 mi²) — a difference of 1,307 km². You could fit Washington D.C. inside Delhi approximately 8 times.
To put Delhi's size in perspective, its area of 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Washington D.C. at 177 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
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
Capital of the United States. Also known as "D.C.", Washington D.C. has an area of 177 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1790. Visitors come for The White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Washington Metro.
D.C. has more free museums than any other city in the US — all 19 Smithsonian museums charge no admission
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 3.2x larger than greater Washington D.C. at 14,412 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 6.3 million.
Delhi has a population density of 11,314 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Washington D.C., with 3,898 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Delhi in Asia versus Washington D.C. in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 1.5:00 AM in Washington D.C. — a 10.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Washington D.C. fits inside Delhi ~8 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 2.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
10.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~3,290 years older
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Washington D.C. is 12,033 km (7,477 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 39m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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