Tokyo
2,194 km²
Toronto
630 km²
Japan
Canada
Area Comparison
Tokyo is 3.5x larger than Toronto
Population Comparison
Tokyo has 4.8x more people than Toronto
Tokyo is significantly larger, covering 3.5 times the area of Toronto. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 1,564 km². You could fit Toronto inside Tokyo approximately 3 times.
To put Tokyo's size in perspective, its area of 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Picture Tokyo another way: its area is large enough to fit about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 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.
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.
Known as "Eastern Capital", Tokyo covers 2,194 km² with a population of 14.0 million. The city was established in 1457. Tokyo is known for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo holds 41 million residents as of 2024, making it the most populous metropolitan area on Earth.
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. The city dates 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 Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 2.3x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Tokyo has a population density of 6,363 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 Tokyo is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Tokyo in Asia versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's midnight in Toronto — a 14-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Toronto fits inside Tokyo ~3 times
Density Gap
Tokyo is 1.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
14 hours apart
History
Tokyo is ~336 years older
Tokyo covers 2,194 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), Shenzhen (1,997 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Moscow (2,511 km²), or Lima (2,672 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 Tokyo to Toronto is 10,352 km (6,432 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 41m.
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