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India
Brazil
Area Comparison
Mumbai is 2.5x smaller than São Paulo
Population Comparison
Mumbai has 1.0x more people than São Paulo
São Paulo is significantly larger, covering 2.5 times the area of Mumbai. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 918 km². You could fit Mumbai inside São Paulo approximately 2 times.
To put Mumbai's size in perspective, its area of 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, São Paulo at 1,521 km² is roughly the same size as London.
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
Brazil's largest city and financial center. Nicknamed "Sampa", São Paulo has an area of 1,521 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 1554. Visitors come for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, and much more. Getting around is easy with the São Paulo Metro.
São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the São Paulo metropolitan area covers 7,947 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Mumbai at 6,355 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 20.7 million.
Mumbai has a population density of 20,630 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. São Paulo, with 8,107 people per km², is a densely populated city. Mumbai is noticeably denser, packing 2.5 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Mumbai in Asia versus São Paulo in South 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 São Paulo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Mumbai, it's 3.5:00 AM in São Paulo — a 8.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Mumbai fits inside São Paulo ~2 times
Density Gap
Mumbai is 2.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
8.5 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Mumbai to São Paulo is 13,774 km (8,559 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 42m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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