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Argentina
Canada
Area Comparison
Buenos Aires is 3.1x smaller than Toronto
Population Comparison
Buenos Aires has 1.0x more people than Toronto
Toronto is significantly larger, covering 3.1 times the area of Buenos Aires. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Buenos Aires covers 203 km² (78 mi²) — a difference of 427 km². You could fit Buenos Aires inside Toronto approximately 3 times.
To put Buenos Aires's size in perspective, its area of 203 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Argentina's capital and a cultural powerhouse of South America. Known as "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires covers 203 km² with a population of 3.1 million. The city was established in 1536. Buenos Aires is known for Tango dancing, La Boca neighborhood, Recoleta Cemetery, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Buenos Aires Subte.
Buenos Aires has more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world
Canada's largest city and financial center. Also known as "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
Looking beyond city limits, the Toronto metropolitan area covers 5,906 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Buenos Aires at 4,758 km². The Buenos Aires metro area is also more populous, with 15.2 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Buenos Aires has a population density of 15,074 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Buenos Aires is dramatically more crowded, with 3.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Buenos Aires in South America versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Buenos Aires has a humid subtropical climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Buenos Aires, it's 10:00 AM in Toronto — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Buenos Aires fits inside Toronto ~3 times
Density Gap
Buenos Aires is 3.2x more densely populated
History
Buenos Aires is ~257 years older
The straight-line distance from Buenos Aires to Toronto is 8,958 km (5,566 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 2m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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