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USA
USA
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 1.7x larger than New York
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 2.1x fewer people than New York
In terms of area, Los Angeles is 1.7x the size of New York. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while New York covers 783 km² (302 mi²) — a difference of 519 km².
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, New York at 783 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Berlin.
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
The largest city in the United States and a global metropolis. Often called "The Big Apple", New York has an area of 783 km² and is home to 8.3 million people. The city dates back to 1624. Visitors come for Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and much more. Getting around is easy with the NYC Subway.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the New York metropolitan area covers 17,405 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Los Angeles at 12,562 km². The New York metro area is also more populous, with 20.1 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. New York, with 10,651 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. New York is dramatically more crowded, with 3.5x the population density.
Both Los Angeles and New York 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 New York experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in New York, it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 3-hour time difference.
Density Gap
New York is 3.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
3 hours apart
History
New York is ~157 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to New York is 3,936 km (2,446 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 8m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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