Mumbai
603 km²
Stockholm
188 km²
India
Sweden
Area Comparison
Mumbai is 3.2x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Mumbai has 12.7x more people than Stockholm
In terms of area, Mumbai is 3.2x the size of Stockholm. Mumbai spans 603 km² (233 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 415 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Mumbai approximately 3 times.
To put Mumbai's size in perspective, its area of 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
Mumbai's footprint is roughly about 84,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Stockholm, that's about 26,000 American football fields, 93 times the area of Monaco, or 55 times the area of Central Park.
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.
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago.
Also known as "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. It was established in 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, forming the Nordic countries' largest urban area.
Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 1.0x larger than greater Mumbai at 6,355 km². The Mumbai metro area is also more populous, with 20.7 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Mumbai has a population density of 20,630 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Mumbai is dramatically more crowded, with 4.0x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Mumbai in Asia versus Stockholm in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Mumbai has a tropical wet and dry climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Mumbai stays around 25°C while Stockholm drops to -2°C. When it's noon in Mumbai, it's 7.5:00 AM in Stockholm — a 4.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Mumbai ~3 times
Density Gap
Mumbai is 4.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
4.5 hours apart
History
Stockholm is ~255 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).
Stockholm covers 188 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Washington D.C. (177 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), Helsinki (214 km²), Amsterdam (219 km²), or Brussels (161 km²).
The straight-line distance from Mumbai to Stockholm is 6,229 km (3,870 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 50m.
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