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Canada
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Area Comparison
Toronto is 3.6x larger than Washington D.C.
Population Comparison
Toronto has 4.2x more people than Washington D.C.
Toronto is significantly larger, covering 3.6 times the area of Washington D.C.. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Washington D.C. covers 177 km² (68 mi²) — a difference of 453 km². You could fit Washington D.C. inside Toronto approximately 3 times.
To put Toronto's size in perspective, its area of 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Washington D.C. at 177 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
Canada's largest city and financial center. Known as "T.O.", Toronto covers 630 km² with a population of 2.9 million. The city was established in 1793. Toronto is known for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Multicultural neighborhoods, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the TTC Subway.
Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities on Earth
Capital of the United States. Often called "D.C.", Washington D.C. has an area of 177 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1790. Visitors come for The White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Washington Metro.
D.C. has more free museums than any other city in the US — all 19 Smithsonian museums charge no admission
Looking beyond city limits, the Washington D.C. metropolitan area covers 14,412 km², which is 2.4x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Washington D.C. metro area is also more populous, with 6.3 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Toronto has a population density of 4,651 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Washington D.C., with 3,898 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Toronto is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in North America, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Toronto (Canada) and Washington D.C. (USA) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Toronto has a humid continental climate while Washington D.C. experiences humid subtropical conditions.
Size Ratio
Washington D.C. fits inside Toronto ~3 times
The straight-line distance from Toronto to Washington D.C. is 563 km (350 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 10m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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