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Nigeria
USA
Area Comparison
Lagos is 1.1x smaller than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Lagos has 3.9x more people than Los Angeles
Los Angeles is significantly larger, covering 1.1 times the area of Lagos. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Lagos covers 1,172 km² (453 mi²) — a difference of 130 km².
To put Lagos's size in perspective, its area of 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Nigeria's largest city and economic hub of West Africa. Known as "Eko", Lagos covers 1,172 km² with a population of 15.4 million. The city was established in 1472. Lagos is known for Afrobeats music scene, Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lagos Rail (Blue & Red Lines).
Lagos is projected to become the world's largest city by population by 2100
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 4.6x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Los Angeles, with 3,049 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Lagos is dramatically more crowded, with 4.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Lagos in Africa versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Los Angeles experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Lagos, it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 9-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Lagos is 4.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Lagos is ~309 years older
The straight-line distance from Lagos to Los Angeles is 12,408 km (7,710 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 6m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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