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Area Comparison
San Francisco is 5.2x smaller than Toronto
Population Comparison
San Francisco has 3.4x fewer people than Toronto
In terms of area, Toronto is 5.2x the size of San Francisco. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while San Francisco covers 121 km² (47 mi²) — a difference of 509 km². You could fit San Francisco inside Toronto approximately 5 times.
To put San Francisco's size in perspective, its area of 121 km² is about 1.2x the size of Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
A cultural and financial center in Northern California. Known as "SF", San Francisco covers 121 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1776. San Francisco is known for Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Cable cars, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BART & Muni.
San Francisco's 121 km² makes it one of the smallest major US cities by area
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
Looking beyond city limits, the San Francisco metropolitan area covers 6,984 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Toronto metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 million people compared to 4.7 million.
San Francisco has a population density of 7,190 people per km² — a densely populated city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. San Francisco 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. San Francisco (USA) and Toronto (Canada) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
San Francisco has a Mediterranean climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Toronto, it's 9:00 AM in San Francisco — a 3-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
San Francisco fits inside Toronto ~5 times
Density Gap
San Francisco is 1.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
3 hours apart
The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Toronto is 3,644 km (2,264 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 47m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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