São Paulo
1,521 km²
Toronto
630 km²
Brazil
Canada
Area Comparison
São Paulo is 2.4x larger than Toronto
Population Comparison
São Paulo has 4.2x more people than Toronto
Yes — São Paulo is 2.4x larger than Toronto by area. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 891 km². You could fit Toronto inside São Paulo approximately 2 times.
To put São Paulo's size in perspective, its area of 1,521 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
In more relatable units, São Paulo's 1,521 km² is about 213,000 American football fields, 26 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 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.
São Paulo is the capital city of the state of the same name, as well as the most populous city in Brazil, South America, the Americas, and in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres. The city exerts international influence in commerce, finance, culture, gastronomy, arts, fashion, technology, entertainment and media, having been listed by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network as a "City of Film" and the title of "World Capital of Gastronomy", and by the Globalization and World Cities Research…
Known as "Sampa", São Paulo covers 1,521 km² with a population of 12.3 million. The city was established in 1554. São Paulo is known for Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the São Paulo Metro.
São Paulo is the most populous city in Brazil, the Americas, and both the Western and Southern Hemispheres.
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.
Nicknamed "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 São Paulo metropolitan area covers 7,947 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 6.2 million.
São Paulo has a population density of 8,107 people per km² — a densely populated city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. São Paulo is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — São Paulo in South America versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
São Paulo has a humid subtropical climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: São Paulo stays around 17°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in São Paulo, it's 10:00 AM in Toronto — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Toronto fits inside São Paulo ~2 times
Density Gap
São Paulo is 1.7x more densely populated
History
São Paulo is ~239 years older
São Paulo covers 1,521 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Mexico City (1,485 km²), Delhi (1,484 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), London (1,572 km²), or Bogotá (1,578 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 São Paulo to Toronto is 8,186 km (5,087 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 8m.
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