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USA
Spain
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 2.2x larger than Madrid
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 1.2x more people than Madrid
Los Angeles is significantly larger, covering 2.2 times the area of Madrid. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 698 km². You could fit Madrid inside Los Angeles approximately 2 times.
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Madrid at 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
The entertainment capital of the world. Known as "LA", Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² with a population of 4.0 million. The city was established in 1781. Los Angeles is known for Hollywood, Venice Beach, Griffith Observatory, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the LA Metro.
LA's sprawling metro area is larger than some US states
Spain's capital and largest city. Also known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid has an area of 604 km² and is home to 3.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 852. Visitors come for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 1.6x larger than greater Madrid at 8,028 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 6.8 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Madrid, with 5,513 people per km², is a densely populated city. Madrid is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Madrid in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Madrid experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Madrid, it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Madrid fits inside Los Angeles ~2 times
Density Gap
Madrid is 1.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Madrid is ~929 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Madrid is 9,363 km (5,818 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 31m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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