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USA
USA
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 9.1x larger than Miami
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 9.0x more people than Miami
Yes — Los Angeles is 9.1x larger than Miami by area. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 1,159 km². You could fit Miami inside Los Angeles approximately 9 times.
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Miami at 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco.
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
A major coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Nicknamed "The Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.
Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896
Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Los Angeles at 12,562 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Miami is slightly more compact.
Both Los Angeles and Miami are in USA, making this a domestic size comparison that reveals how differently cities can develop within the same nation.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Miami experiences tropical monsoon conditions. When it's noon in Miami, it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 3-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Miami fits inside Los Angeles ~9 times
Time Difference
3 hours apart
History
Los Angeles is ~115 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Miami is 3,759 km (2,336 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 55m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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