Singapore
733 km²
Toronto
630 km²
Singapore
Canada
Area Comparison
Singapore is 1.2x larger than Toronto
Population Comparison
Singapore has 1.9x more people than Toronto
Yes — Singapore is 1.2x larger than Toronto by area. Singapore spans 733 km² (283 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 103 km².
To put Singapore's size in perspective, its area of 733 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
In more relatable units, Singapore's 733 km² is about 103,000 American football fields, 12 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 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.
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia. Its territory comprises a main island, over 60 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. The country is about one degree of latitude north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south along with the Riau Islands in Indonesia, the South China Sea to the east and the Straits of Johor along…
Known as "Lion City", Singapore covers 733 km² with a population of 5.5 million. The city was established in 1819. Singapore is known for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion statue, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MRT Singapore.
Singapore is a city-state made up of one main island plus over 60 satellite islands and islets.
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.
Singapore has a population density of 7,435 people per km² — a densely populated city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Singapore is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Singapore in Asia versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Singapore stays around 27°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Singapore, it's midnight in Toronto — a 13-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Singapore is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
13 hours apart
Singapore covers 733 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Tehran (730 km²), Bangalore (741 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), or New York (783 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 Singapore to Toronto is 15,001 km (9,321 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~18h 9m.
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