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Area Comparison
Barcelona is 12.9x smaller than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Barcelona has 2.4x fewer people than Los Angeles
Los Angeles is significantly larger, covering 12.9 times the area of Barcelona. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Barcelona covers 101 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 1,201 km². You could fit Barcelona inside Los Angeles approximately 12 times.
To put Barcelona's size in perspective, its area of 101 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
A Mediterranean city known for Gaudi's architecture. Known as "The City of Counts", Barcelona covers 101 km² with a population of 1.7 million. The city was founded around 230 BC. Barcelona is known for Sagrada Família, Park Güell, La Rambla, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Barcelona Metro (TMB).
Gaudí's Sagrada Família has been under construction since 1882 and is expected to be completed around 2026
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 15.6x larger than greater Barcelona at 803 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 5.6 million.
Barcelona has a population density of 16,436 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Los Angeles, with 3,049 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Barcelona is dramatically more crowded, with 5.4x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Barcelona in Europe versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a Mediterranean climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Barcelona, it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Barcelona fits inside Los Angeles ~12 times
Density Gap
Barcelona is 5.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Barcelona is ~2,011 years older
The straight-line distance from Barcelona to Los Angeles is 9,654 km (5,998 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 51m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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