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Area Comparison
Mumbai is 1.3x smaller than New York
Population Comparison
Mumbai has 1.5x more people than New York
Yes — New York is 1.3x larger than Mumbai by area. New York spans 783 km² (302 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 180 km².
To put Mumbai's size in perspective, its area of 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
India's financial capital and most populous city. Known as "The City of Dreams", Mumbai covers 603 km² with a population of 12.4 million. The city was established in 1507. Mumbai is known for Gateway of India, Bollywood film industry, Marine Drive, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Mumbai Suburban Railway.
Mumbai's dabbawalas deliver 200,000 lunchboxes daily with an error rate of 1 in 16 million
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Often called "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 1624. Visitors come for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 2.7x larger than greater Mumbai at 6,355 km². The Mumbai metro area is also more populous, with 20.7 million people compared to 20.1 million.
Mumbai has a population density of 20,630 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Mumbai is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Mumbai in Asia versus New York in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Mumbai has a tropical wet and dry climate while New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Mumbai stays around 25°C while New York drops to 1°C. When it's noon in Mumbai, it's 1.5:00 AM in New York — a 10.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Mumbai is 1.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
10.5 hours apart
History
Mumbai is ~117 years older
The straight-line distance from Mumbai to New York is 12,538 km (7,791 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 15m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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