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Vietnam
India
Area Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City is 3.4x larger than Mumbai
Population Comparison
Ho Chi Minh City has 1.4x fewer people than Mumbai
Yes — Ho Chi Minh City is 3.4x larger than Mumbai by area. Ho Chi Minh City spans 2,061 km² (796 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 1,458 km². You could fit Mumbai inside Ho Chi Minh City approximately 3 times.
To put Ho Chi Minh City's size in perspective, its area of 2,061 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Mumbai at 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Vietnam's largest city and economic center. Known as "Saigon", Ho Chi Minh City covers 2,061 km² with a population of 9.0 million. The city was established in 1698. Ho Chi Minh City is known for War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Bến Thành Market, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the HCMC Metro (opening 2024).
The city was renamed from Saigon in 1976, but locals still commonly call it Saigon
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. It was established in 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 Mumbai metropolitan area covers 6,355 km², which is 3.1x larger than greater Ho Chi Minh City at 2,061 km². The Mumbai metro area is also more populous, with 20.7 million people compared to 9.0 million.
Ho Chi Minh City has a population density of 4,362 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 4.7x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Mumbai (India) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical savanna climate while Mumbai experiences tropical wet and dry conditions.
Size Ratio
Mumbai fits inside Ho Chi Minh City ~3 times
Density Gap
Mumbai is 4.7x more densely populated
History
Mumbai is ~191 years older
The straight-line distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Mumbai is 3,733 km (2,320 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 54m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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