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USA
Russia
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 1.9x smaller than Moscow
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 3.2x fewer people than Moscow
Moscow is significantly larger, covering 1.9 times the area of Los Angeles. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) — a difference of 1,209 km².
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Moscow at 2,511 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.
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
Russia's capital and largest city. Also known as "The Third Rome", Moscow has an area of 2,511 km² and is home to 12.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 1147. Visitors come for The Kremlin, Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Moscow Metro.
Moscow's metro stations are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, often called 'underground palaces'
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Moscow at 5,891 km². The Moscow metro area is also more populous, with 17.1 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Moscow, with 4,994 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Moscow is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Moscow in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Moscow experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Los Angeles stays around 14°C while Moscow drops to -8°C. When it's noon in Moscow, it's 1:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 11-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Moscow is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
11 hours apart
History
Moscow is ~634 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Moscow is 9,769 km (6,070 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 60m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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