Budapest
525 km²
Toronto
630 km²
Hungary
Canada
Area Comparison
Budapest is 1.2x smaller than Toronto
Population Comparison
Budapest has 1.7x fewer people than Toronto
Toronto is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Budapest. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Budapest covers 525 km² (203 mi²) — a difference of 105 km².
To put Budapest's size in perspective, its area of 525 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
In more relatable units, Budapest's 525 km² is about 74,000 American football fields, 150 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.
Budapest is the capital and most populous city of Hungary. It is Hungary's primate city with 1.7 million inhabitants and its greater metro area has a population of about 3.3 million, representing one-third of the country's population and producing above 40% of the country's economic output. Budapest is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country, among the ten largest cities in the European Union and the second largest urban area in Central and Eastern Europe.
Known as "Pearl of the Danube", Budapest covers 525 km² with a population of 1.7 million. The city was established in 1873. Budapest is known for Buda Castle, Hungarian Parliament Building, Chain Bridge, among other attractions.
Budapest's metro area holds about 3.3 million people, roughly one-third of Hungary's entire population.
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.
Nicknamed "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.
Budapest has a population density of 3,219 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Toronto is slightly more compact.
Density Gap
Toronto is 1.4x more densely populated
Budapest covers 525 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Warsaw (517 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Prague (496 km²), Auckland (559 km²), or Mumbai (603 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 Budapest to Toronto is 7,125 km (4,427 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 53m.
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