Nairobi vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is Nairobi Bigger Than Toronto?

Yes — Nairobi is 1.1x larger than Toronto by area. Nairobi spans 696 km² (269 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 66 km².

About Nairobi

Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Known as "The Green City in the Sun", Nairobi covers 696 km² with a population of 4.7 million. The city was established in 1899. Nairobi is known for Nairobi National Park, Safari tourism, Karen Blixen Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Nairobi Commuter Rail.

Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park within its borders — you can see lions with skyscrapers in the background

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 8.5x larger than greater Nairobi at 696 km². The Toronto metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 million people compared to 4.7 million.

Population Density

Nairobi has a population density of 6,796 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 Nairobi is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Nairobi has a subtropical highland climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Nairobi stays around 17°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Nairobi, it's 4:00 AM in Toronto — a 8-hour time difference.