Beijing vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is Beijing Bigger Than Toronto?

Yes — Beijing is 26.0x larger than Toronto by area. Beijing spans 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 15,781 km². You could fit Toronto inside Beijing approximately 26 times.

About Beijing

China's capital and political center. Known as "The Northern Capital", Beijing covers 16,411 km² with a population of 21.5 million. The city was founded around 1045 BC. Beijing is known for The Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Temple of Heaven, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Beijing Subway.

Beijing's administrative area of 16,411 km² makes it larger than many small countries

About Toronto

Canada's largest city and financial center. Often called "T.O.", 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, Royal Ontario Museum, Multicultural neighborhoods, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.

Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities on Earth

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Beijing metropolitan area covers 16,411 km², which is 2.8x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Beijing metro area is also more populous, with 21.5 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Beijing has a population density of 1,313 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 3.5x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Both cities share a humid continental climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Beijing, it's midnight in Toronto — a 13-hour time difference.