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Atlanta

348 km²

Toronto

630 km²

Atlanta vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Atlanta vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Atlanta

United States

Area348 km²
Population0.50M
Density1,437 /km²
Elevation225 m
Founded1845
Toronto

Canada

Area630 km²
Population2.93M
Density4,651 /km²
Elevation76 m
Metro Pop.6.2M
Founded1793
Climatehumid continental

Area Comparison

Atlanta is 1.8x smaller than Toronto

Population Comparison

Atlanta has 5.9x fewer people than Toronto

Is Atlanta Bigger Than Toronto?

Yes — Toronto is 1.8x larger than Atlanta by area. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Atlanta covers 348 km² (134 mi²) — a difference of 282 km².

To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.

Picture Atlanta another way: its area is large enough to fit about 49,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Monaco, or 100 times the area of Central Park. For Toronto, that's about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.

About Atlanta

Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 520,070 in 2024, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and the 36th-most populous city in the United States. Atlanta is classified as a Beta+ global city.

Known as "The ATL", Atlanta covers 348 km² with a population of 0.5 million. The city was established in 1845. Atlanta is known for Coca-Cola headquarters, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Georgia Aquarium, among other attractions.

Atlanta is Georgia's capital and most populous city, with around 520,070 residents estimated in 2024.

About Toronto

Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located on a harbour at the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. The city is the fourth-most populous city in North America, behind Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles, with a census population of 2,794,356 as of 2021.

Often called "The Six", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. Its history stretches back to 1793. Visitors come for CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Distillery District, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.

Toronto is the fourth-most populous city in North America, ranking behind only Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles.

Population Density

Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Toronto is dramatically more crowded, with 3.2x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Toronto is 3.2x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Atlanta

Atlanta covers 348 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Dhaka (368 km²), Seattle (369 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), Portland (376 km²), or Munich (311 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Toronto

Toronto covers 630 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hyderabad (650 km²), Chicago (606 km²), Seoul (605 km²), Madrid (604 km²), or Mumbai (603 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Atlanta or Toronto?
Toronto is 1.8 times larger than Atlanta by area. Toronto covers 630 km² while Atlanta spans 348 km², a difference of 282 km².
How many times does Atlanta fit inside Toronto?
Atlanta (348 km²) fits inside Toronto (630 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Toronto is 1.8x the area of Atlanta.
What is the population difference between Atlanta and Toronto?
Toronto has approximately 2.9 million people, while Atlanta has about 0.5 million. Toronto has 2.4 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Atlanta or Toronto?
Toronto is more densely populated with 4,651 people per km², compared to 1,437 people per km².
Which city is older, Atlanta or Toronto?
Toronto is older, founded around 1793, while Atlanta was established around 1845 — a difference of about 52 years.
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Atlanta and Toronto

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Toronto is 1,183 km (735 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 54m.

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