Tokyo
2,194 km²
Delhi
1,484 km²
Japan
India
Area Comparison
Tokyo is 1.5x larger than Delhi
Population Comparison
Tokyo has 1.2x fewer people than Delhi
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 Tokyo's size in perspective, its area of 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow. Meanwhile, Delhi at 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London.
Picture Tokyo another way: its area is large enough to fit about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris. Delhi, by comparison, equals about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris.
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.
Known as "Eastern Capital", Tokyo covers 2,194 km² with a population of 14.0 million. The city was established in 1457. Tokyo is known for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo holds 41 million residents as of 2024, making it the most populous metropolitan area on Earth.
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).
Often called "City of Djinns", Delhi has an area of 1,484 km² and is home to 16.8 million people. It was founded around 1500 BC. Visitors come for Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Delhi Metro.
Delhi is a megacity and union territory of India, containing New Delhi, the capital of the country.
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.
Tokyo has a population density of 6,363 people per km² — a densely populated city. Delhi, with 11,314 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. 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. Tokyo (Japan) and Delhi (India) 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
Tokyo covers 2,194 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Moscow (2,511 km²), or Lima (2,672 km²).
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).
The straight-line distance from Tokyo to Delhi 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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