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India
South Korea
Area Comparison
Mumbai is 1.0x smaller than Seoul
Population Comparison
Mumbai has 1.3x more people than Seoul
In terms of area, Seoul is 1.0x the size of Mumbai. Seoul spans 605 km² (234 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 2 km².
To put Mumbai's size in perspective, its area of 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
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
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Also known as "The Soul of Asia", Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. It was founded around 18 BC. Visitors come for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
Looking beyond city limits, the Seoul metropolitan area covers 11,704 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Mumbai at 6,355 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 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. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Mumbai is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Mumbai (India) and Seoul (South Korea) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Mumbai has a tropical wet and dry climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Mumbai stays around 25°C while Seoul drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 8.5:00 AM in Mumbai — a 3.5-hour time difference.
Time Difference
3.5 hours apart
History
Seoul is ~1,525 years older
The straight-line distance from Mumbai to Seoul is 5,595 km (3,477 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 5m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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