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Germany
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Area Comparison
Berlin is 1.5x smaller than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Berlin has 1.1x fewer people than Los Angeles
Yes — Los Angeles is 1.5x larger than Berlin by area. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Berlin covers 892 km² (344 mi²) — a difference of 410 km².
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Germany's capital and largest city. Known as "The Grey City", Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall remnants, Museum Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin has more bridges than Venice — over 1,700 compared to Venice's 400
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. It was established in 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 3.4x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 6.1 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 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 Berlin is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Berlin in Europe versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Los Angeles experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Berlin, it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 9-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Berlin is 1.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Berlin is ~544 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Los Angeles is 9,310 km (5,785 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 27m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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