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Auckland

559 km²

Toronto

630 km²

Auckland vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Auckland vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Auckland

New Zealand

Area559 km²
Population1.47M
Density2,630 /km²
Elevation196 m
Founded1840
Toronto

Canada

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

Area Comparison

Auckland is 1.1x smaller than Toronto

Population Comparison

Auckland has 2.0x fewer people than Toronto

Is Auckland Bigger Than Toronto?

Yes — Toronto is 1.1x larger than Auckland by area. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Auckland covers 559 km² (216 mi²) — a difference of 71 km².

To put Auckland's size in perspective, its area of 559 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.

In more relatable units, Auckland's 559 km² is about 78,000 American football fields, 160 times the area of Central Park, or 9 times the area of Manhattan. Toronto, by comparison, equals about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.

About Auckland

Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about 1,547,200. It is located in the greater Auckland Region, the area governed by Auckland Council, which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and which has a total population of 1,816,000 as of June 2025. It is the most populous city of New Zealand and the fifth-most populous city in Oceania.

Known as "City of Sails", Auckland covers 559 km² with a population of 1.5 million. The city was established in 1840. Auckland is known for Sky Tower, Hauraki Gulf islands, Auckland Harbour Bridge, among other attractions.

Auckland is the most populous city in New Zealand and the fifth-most populous city in all of Oceania.

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

Auckland has a population density of 2,630 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Toronto is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Toronto is 1.8x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Auckland

Auckland covers 559 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Budapest (525 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Madrid (604 km²), Warsaw (517 km²), or Seoul (605 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

Is Auckland bigger than Toronto?
Toronto is 1.1 times larger than Auckland by area. Toronto covers 630 km² while Auckland spans 559 km², a difference of 71 km².
How many times does Auckland fit inside Toronto?
Auckland (559 km²) fits inside Toronto (630 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Toronto is 1.1x the area of Auckland.
What is the population difference between Auckland and Toronto?
Toronto has approximately 2.9 million people, while Auckland has about 1.5 million. Toronto has 1.5 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Auckland or Toronto?
Toronto is more densely populated with 4,651 people per km², compared to 2,630 people per km².
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 Auckland and Toronto

The straight-line distance from Auckland to Toronto is 13,888 km (8,630 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 50m.

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