Istanbul
5,461 km²
Toronto
630 km²
Turkey
Canada
Area Comparison
Istanbul is 8.7x larger than Toronto
Population Comparison
Istanbul has 5.3x more people than Toronto
Yes — Istanbul is 8.7x larger than Toronto by area. Istanbul spans 5,461 km² (2,109 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 4,831 km². You could fit Toronto inside Istanbul approximately 8 times.
To put Istanbul's size in perspective, its area of 5,461 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Shanghai. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
In more relatable units, Istanbul's 5,461 km² is about 765,000 American football fields, 92 times the area of Manhattan, or 52 times the area of Paris. Toronto, by comparison, equals about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. With a population of over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is among the largest cities in Europe and in the world by population. It is a city on two continents; about two-thirds of its population live in Europe and the rest in Asia.
Known as "City on Two Continents", Istanbul covers 5,461 km² with a population of 15.5 million. The city was founded around 660 BC. Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Istanbul Metro.
Istanbul is one of the only major cities to span two continents, with about two-thirds of its population living in Europe and the rest in Asia.
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.
Often called "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.
Looking beyond city limits, the Toronto metropolitan area covers 5,906 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Istanbul at 5,461 km². The Istanbul metro area is also more populous, with 15.5 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Istanbul has a population density of 2,831 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Toronto is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Istanbul in Europe versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Istanbul has a oceanic climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Istanbul, it's 4:00 AM in Toronto — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Toronto fits inside Istanbul ~8 times
Density Gap
Toronto is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Istanbul is ~2,453 years older
Istanbul covers 5,461 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Shanghai (6,341 km²), Perth (6,417 km²), Dubai (4,114 km²), Guangzhou (7,434 km²), or Karachi (3,527 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 Istanbul to Toronto is 8,193 km (5,091 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 8m.
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