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USA
India
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 2.2x larger than Mumbai
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 3.1x fewer people than Mumbai
In terms of area, Los Angeles is 2.2x the size of Mumbai. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 699 km². You could fit Mumbai inside Los Angeles approximately 2 times.
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Mumbai at 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
The entertainment capital of the world. Known as "LA", Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² with a population of 4.0 million. The city was established in 1781. Los Angeles is known for Hollywood, Venice Beach, Griffith Observatory, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the LA Metro.
LA's sprawling metro area is larger than some US states
India's financial capital and most populous city. Often called "The City of Dreams", 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, 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 Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 2.0x larger than greater Mumbai at 6,355 km². The Mumbai metro area is also more populous, with 20.7 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 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 6.8x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Mumbai in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Mumbai experiences tropical wet and dry conditions. When it's noon in Mumbai, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 13.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Mumbai fits inside Los Angeles ~2 times
Density Gap
Mumbai is 6.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
13.5 hours apart
History
Mumbai is ~274 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Mumbai is 13,991 km (8,694 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 58m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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