Bangkok
1,569 km²
Toronto
630 km²
Thailand
Canada
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 2.5x larger than Toronto
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 3.6x more people than Toronto
In terms of area, Bangkok is 2.5x the size of Toronto. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 939 km². You could fit Toronto inside Bangkok approximately 2 times.
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
In more relatable units, Bangkok's 1,569 km² is about 220,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris. Toronto works out to about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 11.4 million people as of 2024, 15.9% of the country's population.
Known as "City of Angels", Bangkok covers 1,569 km² with a population of 10.5 million. The city was established in 1782. Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BTS Skytrain & MRT.
Bangkok's official Thai name is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, with the full ceremonial name being one of the longest place names in the world.
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.
Also known as "The Six", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. It was established in 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.
Looking beyond city limits, the Bangkok metropolitan area covers 7,762 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Bangkok metro area is also more populous, with 16.2 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Bangkok is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Bangkok in Asia versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Bangkok stays around 26°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Bangkok, it's midnight in Toronto — a 12-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Toronto fits inside Bangkok ~2 times
Density Gap
Bangkok is 1.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
12 hours apart
Bangkok covers 1,569 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bogotá (1,578 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 km²).
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).
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Toronto is 13,631 km (8,470 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 32m.
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