Paris
105 km²
Toronto
630 km²
France
Canada
Area Comparison
Paris is 6.0x smaller than Toronto
Population Comparison
Paris has 1.4x fewer people than Toronto
Yes — Toronto is 6.0x larger than Paris by area. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 525 km². You could fit Paris inside Toronto approximately 6 times.
To put Paris's size in perspective, its area of 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
In more relatable units, Paris's 105 km² is about 15,000 American football fields, 52 times the area of Monaco, or 31 times the area of Central Park. Toronto works out to about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.
Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2.04 million in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), and a metropolitan population of 13.2 million as of January 2026. Located on the river Seine in the centre of the Île-de-France region, it is the largest metropolitan area and fourth-most populous city in the European Union (EU).
Known as "City of Light", Paris covers 105 km² with a population of 2.2 million. The city was founded around 250 BC. Paris is known for Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Paris Métro.
Paris packs 2.04 million people into just 105 km2, giving it one of the highest urban densities in Europe.
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. It was established in 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 Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 2.9x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Paris metro area is also more populous, with 12.3 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Paris has a population density of 20,571 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Paris is dramatically more crowded, with 4.4x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Paris in Europe versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Paris has a oceanic climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Paris, it's 6:00 AM in Toronto — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Toronto ~6 times
Density Gap
Paris is 4.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Paris is ~2,043 years older
Paris covers 105 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Barcelona (101 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), Vancouver (115 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), or Copenhagen (91 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 Paris to Toronto is 6,001 km (3,729 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 34m.
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