Compare: Delhi→Mumbai (1,153 km) vs Delhi→Bangalore (1,750 km). Delhi → Mumbai wins by 597 km (34%). Side-by-side with flight & drive times.
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 21, 2026
1,153 km
716 miles · Flight: ~1h 56min · Drive: ~18h 44min
✓ Shorter route
1,750 km
1,087 miles · Flight: ~2h 41min · Drive: ~28h 26min
Difference: 597 km (34%) · Flight time difference: ~45 min
Verdict
Delhi → Mumbai is the smarter pick if travel time and emissions matter most: it is 597 km (34%) shorter, saves about 45 min of flight time, and cuts roughly 152 kg of CO₂ per passenger. Choose Delhi → Bangalore only if the destination itself is the reason for the trip.
Delhi → Mumbai is the shorter route at 1,153 km, which is 597 km (34%) shorter than Delhi → Bangalore. You would save approximately 45 min in flight time by choosing the shorter route.
| Metric | Delhi → Mumbai | Delhi → Bangalore |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1,153 | 1,750 |
| Distance (miles) | 716 | 1,087 |
| Flight time | ~1h 56min | ~2h 41min |
| Driving time | ~18h 44min | ~28h 26min |
| Road distance (est.) | ~1,499 km | ~2,275 km |
| Drivable? | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-continental | No | No |
| Initial bearing | 203° (SSW) | 178° (S) |
| Time-zone shift | None | None |
| CO₂ – flight (per pax) | ~294 kg | ~446 kg |
| CO₂ – driving (per car) | ~256 kg | ~389 kg |
| Fuel cost (est.) | ~$150 USD | ~$228 USD |
Flying from Delhi to Mumbai produces roughly 294 kg of CO₂ per passenger, based on the ICAO/EEA short-haul emission factor of ~0.255 kg per passenger-km. The Delhi → Bangalore flight emits about 446 kg. Choosing the shorter route saves approximately 152 kg of CO₂ per traveler — equivalent to 7 typical tree-years of carbon sequestration. For comparison, driving emits roughly 256 kg and 389 kg per car respectively — meaningful only when the car carries multiple passengers.
The Delhi to Mumbai route covers 1,153 km (716 miles), staying within Asia. Delhi (population: 16,787,941) is located in North India, India, while Mumbai (population: 12,442,373) is in West India, India.
The Delhi to Bangalore route covers 1,750 km (1,087 miles), remaining within Asia. Delhi (population: 16,787,941) is in North India, India, and Bangalore (population: 8,443,675) is in South India, India.
Flying from Delhi to Mumbai takes approximately 1h 56min, while Delhi to Bangalore takes 2h 41min. If driving is an option, expect roughly 18h 44min for the first route and 28h 26min for the second.
Since both routes depart from Delhi, this comparison is especially useful for travelers deciding between Mumbai and Bangalore as a destination.
The 597 km difference between these routes is substantial and will significantly impact travel time and cost.
Both routes are drivable, with road distances of approximately 1,499 km and 2,275 km respectively. For road trips, the shorter route saves roughly 776 km of driving.
Mumbai (India) has a population of 12,442,373 and is located in the West India region of Asia. As a major metropolis, it offers extensive international connections and diverse attractions.
Bangalore (India) has a population of 8,443,675 and is situated in South India, Asia. This major global city has multiple airports and world-class infrastructure.
Choose this route if your priority is reaching Mumbai (India) — a city of 12,442,373 in the West India region of Asia. It is also the shorter option at 1,153 km, which translates to a 45 min flight-time saving and roughly 152 kg less CO₂ per passenger versus the alternative. Driving is realistic at this distance, with an estimated 1,499 km of road and a fuel cost band around $150 USD. The initial bearing is 203° (SSW), so a great-circle flight leaves Delhi heading roughly SSW.
This route is the right call if you are heading to Bangalore (India) — a city of 8,443,675 in the South India region of Asia. Even though it is the longer route at 1,750 km, it remains the obvious pick when Bangalore is the actual destination, when departure schedules from Delhi are more convenient, or when fares undercut the alternative. Driving is feasible — expect roughly 2,275 km of road and a fuel cost in the $228 USD range. Departing Delhi, the great-circle bearing toward Bangalore is 178° (S).
Delhi (28.70°, 77.10°) and Mumbai (19.08°, 72.88°) sit in the same approximate time zone. Delhi (28.70°, 77.10°) and Bangalore (12.97°, 77.59°) share an approximate time zone. Both routes have manageable time-zone shifts, so jet lag should not be a major factor.
Mumbai is closer at 1,153 km, which is 597 km (34%) shorter.
1,153 km (716 miles). Flight: ~1h 56min.
1,750 km (1,087 miles). Flight: ~2h 41min.
Flying to Mumbai is faster at ~1h 56min, saving about 45 min compared to Bangalore.
All distances on SnapDistance are calculated using the Haversine formula, which determines the great-circle distance between two points on Earth's surface. This gives the shortest possible distance over the globe, which is the measurement used for aviation and navigation. Actual travel distances by road or rail are typically 20-40% longer due to terrain, borders, and infrastructure routing. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. Driving estimates use 80 km/h average speed with a 30% road distance factor.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.