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USA
Kenya
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 1.9x larger than Nairobi
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 1.2x fewer people than Nairobi
Los Angeles is significantly larger, covering 1.9 times the area of Nairobi. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Nairobi covers 696 km² (269 mi²) — a difference of 606 km².
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Nairobi at 696 km² is about 1.1x smaller than New York City.
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
Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Often called "The Green City in the Sun", Nairobi has an area of 696 km² and is home to 4.7 million people. The city dates back to 1899. Visitors come for Nairobi National Park, Safari tourism, Karen Blixen Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Nairobi Commuter Rail.
Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park within its borders — you can see lions with skyscrapers in the background
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 18.0x larger than greater Nairobi at 696 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 4.7 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Nairobi, with 6,796 people per km², is a densely populated city. Nairobi is noticeably denser, packing 2.2 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Nairobi in Africa. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Nairobi experiences subtropical highland conditions. When it's noon in Nairobi, it's 1:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 11-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Nairobi is 2.2x more densely populated
Time Difference
11 hours apart
History
Los Angeles is ~118 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Nairobi is 15,544 km (9,659 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~18h 47m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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