Tehran
730 km²
Toronto
630 km²
Iran
Canada
Area Comparison
Tehran is 1.2x larger than Toronto
Population Comparison
Tehran has 3.1x more people than Toronto
Yes — Tehran is 1.2x larger than Toronto by area. Tehran spans 730 km² (282 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 100 km².
To put Tehran's size in perspective, its area of 730 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Picture Tehran another way: its area is large enough to fit about 102,000 American football fields, 12 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris. Toronto, by comparison, equals about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.
Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District. With a population of around 9 million in the city, and 16.8 million in the metropolitan area, Tehran is the most populous city in Iran and West Asia, the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo, and the 24th-most-populous metropolitan area in the world.
Tehran covers 730 km² with a population of 9.1 million. The city was established in 1524. Tehran is known for Azadi Tower, Milad Tower, Golestan Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Tehran Metro.
Tehran's metropolitan area holds 16.8 million people, making it the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo.
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.
Often called "The Six", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. It was established in 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 Toronto metropolitan area covers 5,906 km², which is 2.6x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Tehran metro area is also more populous, with 16.0 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Tehran has a population density of 12,507 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Tehran is noticeably denser, packing 2.7 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Tehran in Asia versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Tehran has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 3.5:00 AM in Toronto — a 8.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Tehran is 2.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
8.5 hours apart
History
Tehran is ~269 years older
Tehran covers 730 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Singapore (733 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 Tehran to Toronto is 9,887 km (6,143 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 8m.
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