Berlin
892 km²
Mumbai
603 km²
Germany
India
Area Comparison
Berlin is 1.5x larger than Mumbai
Population Comparison
Berlin has 3.4x fewer people than Mumbai
In terms of area, Berlin is 1.5x the size of Mumbai. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 289 km².
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Mumbai at 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Berlin's footprint is roughly about 125,000 American football fields, 15 times the area of Manhattan, or 8 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Mumbai works out to about 84,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan.
Berlin is the capital of Germany, as well as its largest city by both area and population. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest.
Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Reichstag Building, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin holds the highest population within city limits of any city in the European Union, with 3.7 million inhabitants.
Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India, with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which is among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world with a population of over 23 million. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour.
Nicknamed "Bombay", Mumbai has an area of 603 km² and is home to 12.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1507. Visitors come for Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Bollywood, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Mumbai Suburban Railway.
Mumbai is the most populous city proper in India and serves as the country's financial capital with around 12.5 million residents.
Looking beyond city limits, the Mumbai metropolitan area covers 6,355 km², which is 1.7x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Mumbai metro area is also more populous, with 20.7 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense 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 5.0x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Mumbai in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Mumbai experiences tropical wet and dry conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Mumbai stays around 25°C while Berlin drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Mumbai, it's 7.5:00 AM in Berlin — a 4.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Mumbai is 5.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
4.5 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~270 years older
Berlin covers 892 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Santiago (838 km²), Kyoto (828 km²), San Diego (964 km²), Abu Dhabi (972 km²), or Dallas (997 km²).
Mumbai covers 603 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Madrid (604 km²), Seoul (605 km²), Chicago (606 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 km²).
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Mumbai is 6,286 km (3,906 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 54m.
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