Mumbai
603 km²
Bangalore
741 km²
India
India
Area Comparison
Mumbai is 1.2x smaller than Bangalore
Population Comparison
Mumbai has 1.0x more people than Bangalore
In terms of area, Bangalore is 1.2x the size of Mumbai. Bangalore spans 741 km² (286 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 138 km².
To put Mumbai's size in perspective, its area of 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Bangalore at 741 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.
Picture Mumbai another way: its area is large enough to fit about 84,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan. Bangalore works out to about 104,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris.
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.
Known as "Bombay", Mumbai covers 603 km² with a population of 12.4 million. The city was established in 1507. Mumbai is known for Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Bollywood, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is 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.
Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country.
Also known as "Bangalore", Bangalore has an area of 741 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. The city dates back to 1537. Visitors come for Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore Palace, Vidhana Soudha, and much more.
Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka and India's third most populous city with 8.4 million residents.
Mumbai has a population density of 20,630 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Bangalore, with 16,640 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Mumbai is slightly more compact.
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).
Bangalore covers 741 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 km²).
The straight-line distance from Mumbai to Bangalore is 844 km (525 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 30m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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