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Mumbai

603 km²

Perth

6,417 km²

Mumbai vs Perth - City Size Comparison

Mumbai vs Perth - City Size Comparison

Mumbai

India

Area603 km²
Population12.44M
Density20,630 /km²
Elevation14 m
Metro Pop.20.7M
Founded1507
Climatetropical wet and dry
Perth

Australia

Area6,417 km²
Population2.14M
Density333 /km²
Elevation2 m
Founded1829

Area Comparison

Mumbai is 10.6x smaller than Perth

Population Comparison

Mumbai has 5.8x more people than Perth

Is Mumbai Bigger Than Perth?

Yes — Perth is 10.6x larger than Mumbai by area. Perth spans 6,417 km² (2,478 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 5,814 km². You could fit Mumbai inside Perth approximately 10 times.

To put Mumbai's size in perspective, its area of 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Perth at 6,417 km² is roughly the same size as Shanghai.

In more relatable units, Mumbai's 603 km² is about 84,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan. Perth, by comparison, equals about 899,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Manhattan, or 61 times the area of Paris.

About Mumbai

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.

About Perth

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. It is the fourth-most-populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth as of 2023. The world's most isolated major city by certain criteria, Perth is part of the South West Land Division of Western Australia, with most of Perth's metropolitan area on the Swan Coastal Plain between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Scarp.

Nicknamed "City of Light", Perth has an area of 6,417 km² and is home to 2.1 million people. The city dates back to 1829. Visitors come for Swan River, Kings Park, Cottesloe Beach, and much more.

Perth is considered the world's most isolated major city by certain criteria, sitting on Australia's west coast.

Population Density

Mumbai has a population density of 20,630 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Perth, with 333 people per km², is a low-density, sprawling urban area. Mumbai is dramatically more crowded, with 62.0x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Mumbai fits inside Perth ~10 times

Density Gap

Mumbai is 62.0x more densely populated

History

Mumbai is ~322 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Mumbai

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Perth

Perth covers 6,417 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Shanghai (6,341 km²), Guangzhou (7,434 km²), Istanbul (5,461 km²), Wuhan (8,569 km²), or Melbourne (9,993 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mumbai actually bigger than Perth?
Perth is 10.6 times larger than Mumbai by area. Perth covers 6,417 km² while Mumbai spans 603 km², a difference of 5,814 km².
How many times does Mumbai fit inside Perth?
Mumbai (603 km²) fits inside Perth (6,417 km²) approximately 10 times. That means Perth is 10.6x the area of Mumbai.
What is the population difference between Mumbai and Perth?
Mumbai has approximately 12.4 million people, while Perth has about 2.1 million. Mumbai has 10.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Mumbai or Perth?
Mumbai is more densely populated with 20,630 people per km², compared to 333 people per km².
Which city is older, Mumbai or Perth?
Mumbai is older, founded around 1507, while Perth was established around 1829 — a difference of about 322 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Mumbai and Perth

The straight-line distance from Mumbai to Perth is 7,291 km (4,530 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 5m.

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