Mumbai
603 km²
Perth
6,417 km²
India
Australia
Area Comparison
Mumbai is 10.6x smaller than Perth
Population Comparison
Mumbai has 5.8x more people 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.
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.
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.
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.
Size Ratio
Mumbai fits inside Perth ~10 times
Density Gap
Mumbai is 62.0x more densely populated
History
Mumbai is ~322 years older
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).
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).
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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