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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.
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Known as "The Big Mikan", 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, Tsukiji Market, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Canada's largest city and financial center. Also known as "T.O.", 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, Royal Ontario Museum, Multicultural neighborhoods, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.
Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities on Earth
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
The straight-line distance from Tokyo to Toronto is 10,352 km (6,432 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 41m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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