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Thailand
USA
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 1.2x larger than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 2.7x more people than Los Angeles
Bangkok is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Los Angeles. Bangkok spans 1,569 km² (606 mi²) while Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) — a difference of 267 km².
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Thailand's capital and largest city. Known as "City of Angels", Bangkok covers 1,569 km² with a population of 10.5 million. The city was established in 1782. Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Floating markets, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BTS Skytrain & MRT.
Bangkok's full ceremonial name is 168 characters long, making it the longest city name in the world
The entertainment capital of the world. Often called "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 1.6x larger than greater Bangkok at 7,762 km². The Bangkok metro area is also more populous, with 16.2 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Los Angeles, with 3,049 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Bangkok is noticeably denser, packing 2.2 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Bangkok in Asia versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Los Angeles experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Bangkok, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 15-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Bangkok is 2.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
15 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Los Angeles is 13,303 km (8,266 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 9m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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