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Spain
India
Area Comparison
Madrid is 1.0x larger than Mumbai
Population Comparison
Madrid has 3.7x fewer people than Mumbai
In terms of area, Madrid is 1.0x the size of Mumbai. Madrid spans 604 km² (233 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 1 km².
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Mumbai at 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Spain's capital and largest city. Known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid covers 604 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 852. Madrid is known for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level
India's financial capital and most populous city. Also known as "The City of Dreams", 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, 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 Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 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 6.8 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 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 3.7x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Madrid in Europe versus Mumbai in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Mumbai experiences tropical wet and dry conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Mumbai stays around 25°C while Madrid drops to 6°C. When it's noon in Mumbai, it's 7.5:00 AM in Madrid — a 4.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Mumbai is 3.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
4.5 hours apart
History
Madrid is ~655 years older
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Mumbai is 7,532 km (4,680 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 22m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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