Mumbai
603 km²
Seoul
605 km²
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.
Picture Mumbai another way: its area is large enough to fit about 84,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan. Seoul works out to about 85,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan.
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.
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest city of South Korea, and the largest city in the whole of Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, behind New York, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Paris, and London, and hosts more than half of South Korea's population.
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, Myeongdong shopping, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.
Seoul Metropolitan Area emerged as the world's sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, behind only NYC, Tokyo, LA, Paris, and London.
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
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).
Seoul covers 605 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Chicago (606 km²), Madrid (604 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 km²).
The straight-line distance from Mumbai to Seoul is 5,595 km (3,477 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 5m.
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