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Egypt
USA
Area Comparison
Cairo is 2.4x larger than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Cairo has 2.5x more people than Los Angeles
Cairo is significantly larger, covering 2.4 times the area of Los Angeles. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) — a difference of 1,783 km². You could fit Los Angeles inside Cairo approximately 2 times.
To put Cairo's size in perspective, its area of 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Known as "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo covers 3,085 km² with a population of 10.1 million. The city was established in 969. Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Cairo Metro.
Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center
The entertainment capital of the world. Also known as "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 1.9x larger than greater Cairo at 6,588 km². The Cairo metro area is also more populous, with 21.3 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Cairo has a population density of 3,274 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 Cairo is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Cairo in Africa versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Cairo has a hot desert climate while Los Angeles experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Cairo, it's 2:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 10-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Los Angeles fits inside Cairo ~2 times
Time Difference
10 hours apart
History
Cairo is ~812 years older
The straight-line distance from Cairo to Los Angeles is 12,201 km (7,581 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 51m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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