Lisbon
100 km²
Mumbai
603 km²
Portugal
India
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 6.0x smaller than Mumbai
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 22.6x fewer people than Mumbai
Mumbai is significantly larger, covering 6.0 times the area of Lisbon. Mumbai spans 603 km² (233 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 503 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Mumbai approximately 6 times.
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Mumbai at 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
In more relatable units, Lisbon's 100 km² is about 14,000 American football fields, 50 times the area of Monaco, or 29 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.
Lisbon is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 575,739 as of 2024, within its administrative limits and 3,028,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city, and the only one along the Atlantic coast, the others being on islands. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shore of the River Tagus.
Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city and the only European capital along the Atlantic coast.
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.
Looking beyond city limits, the Mumbai metropolitan area covers 6,355 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Mumbai metro area is also more populous, with 20.7 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 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 3.8x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Lisbon in Europe versus Mumbai in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Mumbai experiences tropical wet and dry conditions. When it's noon in Mumbai, it's 6.5:00 AM in Lisbon — a 5.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Mumbai ~6 times
Density Gap
Mumbai is 3.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
5.5 hours apart
History
Lisbon is ~2,707 years older
Lisbon covers 100 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), Zurich (88 km²), or Vancouver (115 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 Lisbon to Mumbai is 8,021 km (4,984 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 56m.
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