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USA
Australia
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 7.7x smaller than Melbourne
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 1.3x fewer people than Melbourne
Yes — Melbourne is 7.7x larger than Los Angeles by area. Melbourne spans 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) while Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) — a difference of 8,691 km². You could fit Los Angeles inside Melbourne approximately 7 times.
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Melbourne at 9,993 km² is about 1.6x the size of Shanghai.
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
Australia's cultural capital and second-largest city. Nicknamed "The Garden City", Melbourne has an area of 9,993 km² and is home to 5.1 million people. It was established in 1835. Visitors come for Street art laneways, Coffee culture, Melbourne Cup, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Melbourne Trams & Metro.
Melbourne has the world's largest tram network outside of Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Melbourne at 9,993 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 5.1 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Melbourne, with 508 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Los Angeles is dramatically more crowded, with 6.0x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Melbourne in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Melbourne experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Melbourne, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 18-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Los Angeles fits inside Melbourne ~7 times
Density Gap
Los Angeles is 6.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
18 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Melbourne is 12,774 km (7,937 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 32m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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