Lagos
1,172 km²
Mumbai
603 km²
Nigeria
India
Area Comparison
Lagos is 1.9x larger than Mumbai
Population Comparison
Lagos has 1.2x more people than Mumbai
Yes — Lagos is 1.9x larger than Mumbai by area. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 569 km².
To put Lagos's size in perspective, its area of 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Mumbai at 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
In more relatable units, Lagos's 1,172 km² is about 164,000 American football fields, 20 times the area of Manhattan, or 11 times the area of Paris. Mumbai, by comparison, equals about 84,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan.
Lagos, or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan port city in southwestern Nigeria. As of November 2025, the size of the city's population has been estimated to be between 17 and 21 million residents, making Lagos the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, and one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world.
Known as "Lasgidi", Lagos covers 1,172 km² with a population of 15.4 million. The city was established in 1472. Lagos is known for Victoria Island, Lekki Conservation Centre, Nike Art Gallery, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lagos Rail (Blue & Red Lines).
Lagos is the most populous urban area on the African continent, with an estimated 17 to 21 million residents as of 2025.
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 2.3x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 20.7 million.
Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Mumbai, with 20,630 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Mumbai is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Lagos in Africa versus Mumbai in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Mumbai experiences tropical wet and dry conditions. When it's noon in Mumbai, it's 7.5:00 AM in Lagos — a 4.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Mumbai is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
4.5 hours apart
Lagos covers 1,172 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Antonio (1,209 km²), Rio de Janeiro (1,221 km²), Hong Kong (1,114 km²), Rome (1,285 km²), or Los Angeles (1,302 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 Lagos to Mumbai is 7,620 km (4,735 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 28m.
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