Seoul
605 km²
Toronto
630 km²
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.
Seoul's footprint is roughly about 85,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Toronto works out to about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital and largest city of South Korea, and the largest city in the whole of Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, behind New York, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Paris, and London, and hosts more than half of South Korea's population.
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, Myeongdong shopping, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Seoul Metro.
Seoul Metropolitan Area emerged as the world's sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, behind only NYC, Tokyo, LA, Paris, and London.
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.
Also known as "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 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
Seoul covers 605 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Chicago (606 km²), Madrid (604 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 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 Seoul to Toronto is 10,601 km (6,587 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 58m.
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