Loading map...
Loading map...
Malaysia
USA
Area Comparison
Kuala Lumpur is 5.4x smaller than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Kuala Lumpur has 2.0x fewer people than Los Angeles
Los Angeles is significantly larger, covering 5.4 times the area of Kuala Lumpur. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Kuala Lumpur covers 243 km² (94 mi²) — a difference of 1,059 km². You could fit Kuala Lumpur inside Los Angeles approximately 5 times.
To put Kuala Lumpur's size in perspective, its area of 243 km² is about 1.1x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Malaysia's capital, known for the Petronas Twin Towers. Known as "KL", Kuala Lumpur covers 243 km² with a population of 2.0 million. The city was established in 1857. Kuala Lumpur is known for Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Bukit Bintang shopping, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the RapidKL (LRT, MRT & Monorail).
Kuala Lumpur means 'muddy confluence' in Malay, named for the meeting point of two rivers
The entertainment capital of the world. Often called "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 4.5x larger than greater Kuala Lumpur at 2,793 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 8.4 million.
Kuala Lumpur has a population density of 8,148 people per km² — a densely populated city. Los Angeles, with 3,049 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Kuala Lumpur is noticeably denser, packing 2.7 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Kuala Lumpur in Asia versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Kuala Lumpur has a tropical rainforest climate while Los Angeles experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Kuala Lumpur, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 16-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Kuala Lumpur fits inside Los Angeles ~5 times
Density Gap
Kuala Lumpur is 2.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
16 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles is 14,137 km (8,784 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~17h 8m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
Want to explore more? Compare city sizes for any two cities worldwide, or share your location live with friends.