China
Canada
Area Comparison
Hong Kong is 1.8x larger than Toronto
Population Comparison
Hong Kong has 2.5x more people than Toronto
Hong Kong is significantly larger, covering 1.8 times the area of Toronto. Hong Kong spans 1,114 km² (430 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 484 km².
To put Hong Kong's size in perspective, its area of 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
A major financial hub and special administrative region of China. Known as "Pearl of the Orient", Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² with a population of 7.4 million. The city was established in 1841. Hong Kong is known for Victoria Harbour skyline, Dim sum cuisine, Star Ferry, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MTR Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world, with over 480 buildings above 150 meters
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. The city dates 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
Hong Kong has a population density of 6,652 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 Hong Kong is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Hong Kong in Asia versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Hong Kong has a humid subtropical climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Hong Kong stays around 16°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Hong Kong, it's midnight in Toronto — a 13-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Hong Kong is 1.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
13 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Hong Kong to Toronto is 12,550 km (7,798 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 16m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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