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Mexico
India
Area Comparison
Mexico City is 2.5x larger than Mumbai
Population Comparison
Mexico City has 1.4x fewer people than Mumbai
In terms of area, Mexico City is 2.5x the size of Mumbai. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 882 km². You could fit Mumbai inside Mexico City approximately 2 times.
To put Mexico City's size in perspective, its area of 1,485 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Mumbai at 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Mexico's capital and largest city. Known as "CDMX", Mexico City covers 1,485 km² with a population of 9.2 million. The city was established in 1325. Mexico City is known for Zócalo plaza, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Mexico City Metro.
Mexico City is sinking 50 cm per year because it was built on a lake bed
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 Mexico City metropolitan area covers 7,854 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Mumbai at 6,355 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 20.7 million.
Mexico City has a population density of 6,202 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 3.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Mexico City in North America versus Mumbai in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate while Mumbai experiences tropical wet and dry conditions. Summers are notably different: Mumbai averages 30°C compared to 18°C in Mexico City. When it's noon in Mumbai, it's 0.5:00 AM in Mexico City — a 11.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Mumbai fits inside Mexico City ~2 times
Density Gap
Mumbai is 3.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
11.5 hours apart
History
Mexico City is ~182 years older
The straight-line distance from Mexico City to Mumbai is 15,645 km (9,722 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~18h 54m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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