Istanbul vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is Istanbul Bigger 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.

About Istanbul

Turkey's largest city, spanning Europe and Asia. Known as "The 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 the only city in the world that spans two continents — Europe and Asia

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 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.

Population Density

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.

Climate & Time Zone

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.