Stockholm
188 km²
Toronto
630 km²
Sweden
Canada
Area Comparison
Stockholm is 3.4x smaller than Toronto
Population Comparison
Stockholm has 3.0x fewer people than Toronto
Yes — Toronto is 3.4x larger than Stockholm by area. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 442 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Toronto approximately 3 times.
To put Stockholm's size in perspective, its area of 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
In more relatable units, Stockholm's 188 km² is about 26,000 American football fields, 93 times the area of Monaco, or 55 times the area of Central Park. Toronto works out to about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.
Stockholm is the capital and most populous city of Sweden, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago.
Known as "Venice of the North", Stockholm covers 188 km² with a population of 1.0 million. The city was established in 1252. Stockholm is known for Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, forming the Nordic countries' largest urban area.
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 Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Toronto metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Stockholm has a population density of 5,213 people per km² — a densely populated city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Stockholm is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Stockholm in Europe 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 Stockholm, it's 6:00 AM in Toronto — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Toronto ~3 times
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Stockholm is ~541 years older
Stockholm covers 188 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Washington D.C. (177 km²), Buenos Aires (203 km²), Helsinki (214 km²), Amsterdam (219 km²), or Brussels (161 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 Stockholm to Toronto is 6,329 km (3,933 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 57m.
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