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India
Iran
Area Comparison
Mumbai is 1.2x smaller than Tehran
Population Comparison
Mumbai has 1.4x more people than Tehran
In terms of area, Tehran is 1.2x the size of Mumbai. Tehran spans 730 km² (282 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 127 km².
To put Mumbai's size in perspective, its area of 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 km² is roughly the same size as 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
Iran's capital and largest city. Nicknamed "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. Its history stretches back to 1524. Visitors come for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
Looking beyond city limits, the Mumbai metropolitan area covers 6,355 km², which is 2.8x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Mumbai metro area is also more populous, with 20.7 million people compared to 16.0 million.
Mumbai has a population density of 20,630 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Mumbai is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Mumbai (India) and Tehran (Iran) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Mumbai has a tropical wet and dry climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Mumbai stays around 25°C while Tehran drops to 3°C. When it's noon in Mumbai, it's 10:00 AM in Tehran — a 2-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Mumbai is 1.6x more densely populated
The straight-line distance from Mumbai to Tehran is 2,801 km (1,740 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 48m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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