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Turkey
USA
Area Comparison
Istanbul is 4.2x larger than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Istanbul has 3.9x more people than Los Angeles
In terms of area, Istanbul is 4.2x the size of Los Angeles. Istanbul spans 5,461 km² (2,109 mi²) while Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) — a difference of 4,159 km². You could fit Los Angeles inside Istanbul approximately 4 times.
To put Istanbul's size in perspective, its area of 5,461 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Shanghai. Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Turkey's largest city, spanning Europe and Asia. Known as "The City on Two Continents", Istanbul covers 5,461 km² with a population of 15.5 million. The city was founded around 660 BC. Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Istanbul Metro.
Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents — Europe and Asia
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. Its history stretches 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 2.3x larger than greater Istanbul at 5,461 km². The Istanbul metro area is also more populous, with 15.5 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Istanbul has a population density of 2,831 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 Los Angeles is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Istanbul in Europe versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Istanbul has a oceanic climate while Los Angeles experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Istanbul, it's 1:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 11-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Los Angeles fits inside Istanbul ~4 times
Time Difference
11 hours apart
History
Istanbul is ~2,441 years older
The straight-line distance from Istanbul to Los Angeles is 11,020 km (6,848 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 28m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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