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South Korea
Canada
Area Comparison
Seoul is 1.0x smaller than Toronto
Population Comparison
Seoul has 3.3x more people than Toronto
In terms of area, Toronto is 1.0x the size of Seoul. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 25 km².
To put Seoul's size in perspective, its area of 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Known as "The Soul of Asia", Seoul covers 605 km² with a population of 9.8 million. The city was founded around 18 BC. Seoul is known for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
Canada's largest city and financial center. Also known as "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 Seoul metropolitan area covers 11,704 km², which is 2.0x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Seoul has a population density of 16,149 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Seoul is dramatically more crowded, with 3.5x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Seoul in Asia versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a humid continental climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Seoul, it's midnight in Toronto — a 14-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Seoul is 3.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
14 hours apart
History
Seoul is ~1,811 years older
The straight-line distance from Seoul to Toronto is 10,601 km (6,587 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 58m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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