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Miami vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Miami vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Miami

USA

Area143 km²
Population0.44M
Density3,077 /km²
Elevation2 m
Metro Pop.6.2M
Founded1896
Climatetropical monsoon
Toronto

Canada

Area630 km²
Population2.93M
Density4,651 /km²
Elevation76 m
Metro Pop.6.2M
Founded1793
Climatehumid continental

Area Comparison

Miami is 4.4x smaller than Toronto

Population Comparison

Miami has 6.7x fewer people than Toronto

Is Miami Bigger Than Toronto?

Yes — Toronto is 4.4x larger than Miami by area. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 487 km². You could fit Miami inside Toronto approximately 4 times.

To put Miami's size in perspective, its area of 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.

About Miami

A major coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Known as "The Magic City", Miami covers 143 km² with a population of 0.4 million. The city was established in 1896. Miami is known for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Metrorail Miami.

Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896

About Toronto

Canada's largest city and financial center. Nicknamed "T.O.", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. It was established in 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 Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 2.7x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Miami metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Miami has a population density of 3,077 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Toronto is noticeably denser, packing 1.5 times more people per square kilometer.

Both cities are in North America, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Miami (USA) and Toronto (Canada) offer a fascinating regional contrast.

Climate & Time Zone

Miami has a tropical monsoon climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Miami stays around 20°C while Toronto drops to -4°C.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Miami fits inside Toronto ~4 times

Density Gap

Toronto is 1.5x more densely populated

History

Toronto is ~103 years older

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Distance Between Miami and Toronto

The straight-line distance from Miami to Toronto is 1,991 km (1,237 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 51m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.

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