London vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is London Bigger Than Toronto?

London is significantly larger, covering 2.5 times the area of Toronto. London spans 1,572 km² (607 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 942 km². You could fit Toronto inside London approximately 2 times.

About London

Capital of England and the United Kingdom. Known as "The Big Smoke", London covers 1,572 km² with a population of 9.0 million. The city was established in 43. London is known for Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the London Underground.

London was the first city to have an underground railway, opening in 1863

About Toronto

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

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the London metropolitan area covers 8,382 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The London metro area is also more populous, with 14.3 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

London has a population density of 5,712 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 London is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

London has a oceanic climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in London, it's 7:00 AM in Toronto — a 5-hour time difference.