Lisbon
100 km²
Toronto
630 km²
Portugal
Canada
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 6.3x smaller than Toronto
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 5.3x fewer people than Toronto
In terms of area, Toronto is 6.3x the size of Lisbon. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 530 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Toronto approximately 6 times.
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Lisbon's footprint is roughly about 14,000 American football fields, 50 times the area of Monaco, or 29 times the area of Central Park — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Toronto, by comparison, equals about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.
Lisbon is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 575,739 as of 2024, within its administrative limits and 3,028,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city, and the only one along the Atlantic coast, the others being on islands. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shore of the River Tagus.
Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city and the only European capital along the Atlantic coast.
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. The city dates 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 2.0x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Toronto metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 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 Lisbon is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Lisbon in Europe versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lisbon stays around 12°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Lisbon, it's 7:00 AM in Toronto — a 5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Toronto ~6 times
Time Difference
5 hours apart
History
Lisbon is ~2,993 years older
Lisbon covers 100 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), Zurich (88 km²), or Vancouver (115 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 Lisbon to Toronto is 5,726 km (3,558 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 14m.
Want to explore more? Compare city sizes for any two cities worldwide, or share your location live with friends.