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Toronto

630 km²

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115 km²

Toronto vs Vancouver - City Size Comparison

Toronto vs Vancouver - City Size Comparison

Toronto

Canada

Area630 km²
Population2.93M
Density4,651 /km²
Elevation76 m
Metro Pop.6.2M
Founded1793
Climatehumid continental
Vancouver

Canada

Area115 km²
Population0.66M
Density5,739 /km²
Elevation2 m
Founded1886
ClimateMarine west coast climate

Area Comparison

Toronto is 5.5x larger than Vancouver

Population Comparison

Toronto has 4.4x more people than Vancouver

Is Toronto Bigger Than Vancouver?

In terms of area, Toronto is 5.5x the size of Vancouver. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Vancouver covers 115 km² (44 mi²) — a difference of 515 km². You could fit Vancouver inside Toronto approximately 5 times.

To put Toronto's size in perspective, its area of 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Vancouver at 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco.

Toronto's footprint is roughly about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Vancouver works out to about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 times the area of Central Park.

About Toronto

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.

Known as "The Six", Toronto covers 630 km² with a population of 2.9 million. The city was established in 1793. Toronto is known for CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Distillery District, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the TTC Subway.

Toronto is the fourth-most populous city in North America, ranking behind only Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles.

About Vancouver

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. The city dates 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.

Population Density

Toronto has a population density of 4,651 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Vancouver, with 5,739 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Vancouver is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Toronto has a humid continental climate while Vancouver experiences Marine west coast climate conditions.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Vancouver fits inside Toronto ~5 times

Cities Similar in Size to Toronto

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Vancouver

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toronto actually bigger than Vancouver?
Toronto is 5.5 times larger than Vancouver by area. Toronto covers 630 km² while Vancouver spans 115 km², a difference of 515 km².
How many times does Vancouver fit inside Toronto?
Vancouver (115 km²) fits inside Toronto (630 km²) approximately 5 times. That means Toronto is 5.5x the area of Vancouver.
What is the population difference between Toronto and Vancouver?
Toronto has approximately 2.9 million people, while Vancouver has about 0.7 million. Toronto has 2.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Toronto or Vancouver?
Vancouver is more densely populated with 5,739 people per km², compared to 4,651 people per km².
Which city is older, Toronto or Vancouver?
Toronto is older, founded around 1793, while Vancouver was established around 1886 — a difference of about 93 years.
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Toronto and Vancouver

The straight-line distance from Toronto to Vancouver is 3,359 km (2,087 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 27m.

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