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India
Japan
Area Comparison
Mumbai is 3.6x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Mumbai has 1.1x fewer people than Tokyo
Tokyo is significantly larger, covering 3.6 times the area of Mumbai. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 1,591 km². You could fit Mumbai inside Tokyo approximately 3 times.
To put Mumbai's size in perspective, its area of 603 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
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
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Often called "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Mumbai at 6,355 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 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. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Mumbai is dramatically more crowded, with 3.2x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Mumbai (India) and Tokyo (Japan) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Mumbai has a tropical wet and dry climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Mumbai stays around 25°C while Tokyo drops to 6°C. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 8.5:00 AM in Mumbai — a 3.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Mumbai fits inside Tokyo ~3 times
Density Gap
Mumbai is 3.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
3.5 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Mumbai to Tokyo is 6,720 km (4,176 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 24m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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