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Hyderabad

650 km²

Tehran

730 km²

Hyderabad vs Tehran - City Size Comparison

Hyderabad vs Tehran - City Size Comparison

Hyderabad

India

Area650 km²
Population9.31M
Density14,323 /km²
Elevation505 m
Founded1592
Tehran

Iran

Area730 km²
Population9.13M
Density12,507 /km²
Elevation1,189 m
Metro Pop.16.0M
Founded1524
Climatehot-summer Mediterranean

Area Comparison

Hyderabad is 1.1x smaller than Tehran

Population Comparison

Hyderabad has 1.0x more people than Tehran

Is Hyderabad Bigger Than Tehran?

Yes — Tehran is 1.1x larger than Hyderabad by area. Tehran spans 730 km² (282 mi²) while Hyderabad covers 650 km² (251 mi²) — a difference of 80 km².

To put Hyderabad's size in perspective, its area of 650 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.

In more relatable units, Hyderabad's 650 km² is about 91,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan. Tehran, by comparison, equals about 102,000 American football fields, 12 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris.

About Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies 650 km2 (250 sq mi) on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of South India. With an average altitude of 536 m (1,759 ft), much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre.

Known as "City of Pearls", Hyderabad covers 650 km² with a population of 9.3 million. The city was established in 1592. Hyderabad is known for Charminar, Hussain Sagar Lake, Golconda Fort, among other attractions.

Hyderabad sprawls across 650 square kilometres on the Deccan Plateau, perched at an average altitude of 536 metres.

About Tehran

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.

Population Density

Hyderabad has a population density of 14,323 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 Hyderabad is slightly more compact.

Cities Similar in Size to Hyderabad

Hyderabad covers 650 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Jakarta (662 km²), Toronto (630 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), Chicago (606 km²), or Seoul (605 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Tehran

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyderabad bigger than Tehran?
Tehran is 1.1 times larger than Hyderabad by area. Tehran covers 730 km² while Hyderabad spans 650 km², a difference of 80 km².
How many times does Hyderabad fit inside Tehran?
Hyderabad (650 km²) fits inside Tehran (730 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Tehran is 1.1x the area of Hyderabad.
What is the population difference between Hyderabad and Tehran?
Hyderabad has approximately 9.3 million people, while Tehran has about 9.1 million. Hyderabad has 0.2 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Hyderabad or Tehran?
Hyderabad is more densely populated with 14,323 people per km², compared to 12,507 people per km².
Which city is older, Hyderabad or Tehran?
Tehran is older, founded around 1524, while Hyderabad was established around 1592 — a difference of about 68 years.
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Hyderabad and Tehran

The straight-line distance from Hyderabad to Tehran is 3,358 km (2,087 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 27m.

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