London
1,572 km²
Toronto
630 km²
UK
Canada
Area Comparison
London is 2.5x larger than Toronto
Population Comparison
London has 3.1x more people 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.
To put London's size in perspective, its area of 1,572 km² is about 1.4x smaller than Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
In more relatable units, London's 1,572 km² is about 220,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris. For Toronto, that's about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 9.1 million people in 2024. Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 15.1 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) tidal estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years.
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 Bridge, Buckingham Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the London Underground.
London has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years, tracing its roots back to Roman times around 47 AD.
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.
Also known as "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 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.
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.
This comparison spans continents — London in Europe versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
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.
Size Ratio
Toronto fits inside London ~2 times
Time Difference
5 hours apart
History
London is ~1,750 years older
London covers 1,572 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Bangkok (1,569 km²), Bogotá (1,578 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 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 London to Toronto is 5,712 km (3,550 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 13m.
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