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Dublin

115 km²

Mumbai

603 km²

Dublin vs Mumbai - City Size Comparison

Dublin vs Mumbai - City Size Comparison

Dublin

Ireland

Area115 km²
Population0.59M
Density5,130 /km²
Elevation20 m
Founded841
Mumbai

India

Area603 km²
Population12.44M
Density20,630 /km²
Elevation14 m
Metro Pop.20.7M
Founded1507
Climatetropical wet and dry

Area Comparison

Dublin is 5.2x smaller than Mumbai

Population Comparison

Dublin has 21.1x fewer people than Mumbai

Is Dublin Bigger Than Mumbai?

Mumbai is significantly larger, covering 5.2 times the area of Dublin. Mumbai spans 603 km² (233 mi²) while Dublin covers 115 km² (44 mi²) — a difference of 488 km². You could fit Dublin inside Mumbai approximately 5 times.

To put Dublin's size in perspective, its area of 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco. Meanwhile, Mumbai at 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.

In more relatable units, Dublin's 115 km² is about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 times the area of Central Park. For Mumbai, that's about 84,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan.

About Dublin

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the province of Leinster, and is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, part of the Wicklow Mountains range. Dublin is the largest city by population on the island of Ireland; at the 2022 census, the city council area had a population of 592,713, while the city, including suburbs, had a population of 1,263,219, and County Dublin had a population of 1,501,500.

Known as "The Fair City", Dublin covers 115 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was established in 841. Dublin is known for Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar, among other attractions.

Dublin sits on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, bordered to the south by the Dublin Mountains.

About Mumbai

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.

Often called "Bombay", 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, 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.

Population Density

Dublin has a population density of 5,130 people per km² — a densely populated 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 4.0x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Dublin fits inside Mumbai ~5 times

Density Gap

Mumbai is 4.0x more densely populated

History

Dublin is ~666 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Dublin

Dublin covers 115 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Vancouver (115 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), Paris (105 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), or Doha (132 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Mumbai

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dublin bigger than Mumbai?
Mumbai is 5.2 times larger than Dublin by area. Mumbai covers 603 km² while Dublin spans 115 km², a difference of 488 km².
How many times does Dublin fit inside Mumbai?
Dublin (115 km²) fits inside Mumbai (603 km²) approximately 5 times. That means Mumbai is 5.2x the area of Dublin.
What is the population difference between Dublin and Mumbai?
Mumbai has approximately 12.4 million people, while Dublin has about 0.6 million. Mumbai has 11.8 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dublin or Mumbai?
Mumbai is more densely populated with 20,630 people per km², compared to 5,130 people per km².
Which city is older, Dublin or Mumbai?
Dublin is older, founded around 841, while Mumbai was established around 1507 — a difference of about 666 years.
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Distance Between Dublin and Mumbai

The straight-line distance from Dublin to Mumbai is 7,603 km (4,724 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 27m.

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