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Indonesia
USA
Area Comparison
Jakarta is 2.0x smaller than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Jakarta has 2.7x more people than Los Angeles
In terms of area, Los Angeles is 2.0x the size of Jakarta. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 640 km².
To put Jakarta's size in perspective, its area of 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Indonesia's capital and largest city. Known as "The Big Durian", Jakarta covers 662 km² with a population of 10.6 million. The city was established in 1527. Jakarta is known for National Monument (Monas), Old Town (Kota Tua), Street food, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Jakarta MRT.
Jakarta is sinking so fast that Indonesia is building a new capital city called Nusantara
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 2.0x larger than greater Jakarta at 6,392 km². The Jakarta metro area is also more populous, with 34.5 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Jakarta has a population density of 15,952 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Los Angeles, with 3,049 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 5.2x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Jakarta in Asia versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate while Los Angeles experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Jakarta, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 15-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Jakarta is 5.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
15 hours apart
History
Jakarta is ~254 years older
The straight-line distance from Jakarta to Los Angeles is 14,449 km (8,978 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~17h 30m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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