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Netherlands
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Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 5.9x smaller than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 4.3x fewer people than Los Angeles
Los Angeles is significantly larger, covering 5.9 times the area of Amsterdam. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 1,083 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Los Angeles approximately 5 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam sits 2 meters below sea level and is protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumping stations
The entertainment capital of the world. Nicknamed "LA", Los Angeles has an area of 1,302 km² and is home to 4.0 million people. The city dates back to 1781. Visitors come for Hollywood, Venice Beach, Griffith Observatory, and much more. Getting around is easy with the LA Metro.
LA's sprawling metro area is larger than some US states
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 4.9x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Los Angeles, with 3,049 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Amsterdam is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Los Angeles experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Amsterdam, it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside Los Angeles ~5 times
Density Gap
Amsterdam is 1.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Amsterdam is ~506 years older
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Los Angeles is 8,940 km (5,555 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 1m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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