Tokyo
2,194 km²
Vancouver
115 km²
Japan
Canada
Area Comparison
Tokyo is 19.1x larger than Vancouver
Population Comparison
Tokyo has 21.2x more people than Vancouver
Tokyo is significantly larger, covering 19.1 times the area of Vancouver. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Vancouver covers 115 km² (44 mi²) — a difference of 2,079 km². You could fit Vancouver inside Tokyo approximately 19 times.
To put Tokyo's size in perspective, its area of 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow. Meanwhile, Vancouver at 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco.
Tokyo's footprint is roughly about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Vancouver, by comparison, equals about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 times the area of Central Park.
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.
Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Metro Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million.
Often called "Hollywood North", Vancouver has an area of 115 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1886. Visitors come for Stanley Park, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and much more.
Vancouver grew from 631,486 residents in 2016 to 662,248 by the 2021 census, leading all of British Columbia.
Tokyo has a population density of 6,363 people per km² — a densely populated city. Vancouver, with 5,739 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Tokyo is slightly more compact.
Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate while Vancouver experiences Marine west coast climate conditions.
Size Ratio
Vancouver fits inside Tokyo ~19 times
History
Tokyo is ~429 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).
Vancouver covers 115 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Francisco (121 km²), Paris (105 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), or Miami (143 km²).
The straight-line distance from Tokyo to Vancouver is 7,558 km (4,696 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 23m.
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