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Area Comparison
Lisbon is 13.0x smaller than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 7.2x fewer people than Los Angeles
In terms of area, Los Angeles is 13.0x the size of Lisbon. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 1,202 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Los Angeles approximately 13 times.
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
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. 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 4.2x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. Los Angeles, with 3,049 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Lisbon is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Lisbon in Europe versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a Mediterranean climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Lisbon, it's 4:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 8-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Los Angeles ~13 times
Density Gap
Lisbon is 1.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
8 hours apart
History
Lisbon is ~2,981 years older
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Los Angeles is 9,121 km (5,667 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 14m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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