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UK
India
Area Comparison
London is 2.6x larger than Mumbai
Population Comparison
London has 1.4x fewer people than Mumbai
Yes — London is 2.6x larger than Mumbai by area. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 969 km². You could fit Mumbai inside London approximately 2 times.
To put London's size in perspective, its area of 1,572 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Mumbai at 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Capital of England and the United Kingdom. Known as "The Big Smoke", London covers 1,572 km² with a population of 9.0 million. The city was established in 43. London is known for Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the London Underground.
London was the first city to have an underground railway, opening in 1863
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 London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Mumbai at 6,355 km². The Mumbai metro area is also more populous, with 20.7 million people compared to 14.3 million.
London has a population density of 5,712 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 3.6x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — London in Europe versus Mumbai in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
London has a oceanic climate while Mumbai experiences tropical wet and dry conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Mumbai stays around 25°C while London drops to 5°C. When it's noon in Mumbai, it's 6.5:00 AM in London — a 5.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Mumbai fits inside London ~2 times
Density Gap
Mumbai is 3.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
5.5 hours apart
History
London is ~1,464 years older
The straight-line distance from London to Mumbai is 7,192 km (4,469 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 58m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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