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China
India
Area Comparison
Beijing is 27.2x larger than Mumbai
Population Comparison
Beijing has 1.7x more people than Mumbai
In terms of area, Beijing is 27.2x the size of Mumbai. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 15,808 km². You could fit Mumbai inside Beijing approximately 27 times.
To put Beijing's size in perspective, its area of 16,411 km² is about 2.6x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Mumbai at 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
China's capital and political center. Known as "The Northern Capital", Beijing covers 16,411 km² with a population of 21.5 million. The city was founded around 1045 BC. Beijing is known for The Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Temple of Heaven, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Beijing Subway.
Beijing's administrative area of 16,411 km² makes it larger than many small countries
India's financial capital and most populous city. Nicknamed "The City of Dreams", Mumbai has an area of 603 km² and is home to 12.4 million people. The city dates back to 1507. Visitors come for Gateway of India, Bollywood film industry, Marine Drive, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Mumbai Suburban Railway.
Mumbai's dabbawalas deliver 200,000 lunchboxes daily with an error rate of 1 in 16 million
Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 2.6x larger than greater Mumbai at 6,355 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 20.7 million.
Beijing has a population density of 1,313 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Mumbai, with 20,630 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Mumbai is dramatically more crowded, with 15.7x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Beijing (China) and Mumbai (India) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Beijing has a humid continental climate while Mumbai experiences tropical wet and dry conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Mumbai stays around 25°C while Beijing drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 9.5:00 AM in Mumbai — a 2.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Mumbai fits inside Beijing ~27 times
Density Gap
Mumbai is 15.7x more densely populated
History
Beijing is ~2,552 years older
The straight-line distance from Beijing to Mumbai is 4,744 km (2,948 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 5m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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