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USA
Japan
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 5.8x larger than Osaka
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 1.4x more people than Osaka
Los Angeles is significantly larger, covering 5.8 times the area of Osaka. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 1,077 km². You could fit Osaka inside Los Angeles approximately 5 times.
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Osaka at 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.
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
Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Also known as "The Kitchen of Japan", Osaka has an area of 225 km² and is home to 2.8 million people. The city dates back to 645. Visitors come for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Street food culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Osaka Metro.
Osaka residents spend more on food per capita than any other city in Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the Osaka metropolitan area covers 13,228 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Los Angeles at 12,562 km². The Osaka metro area is also more populous, with 19.3 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Osaka, with 12,222 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Osaka is dramatically more crowded, with 4.0x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Osaka in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Osaka experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Osaka, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 17-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Osaka fits inside Los Angeles ~5 times
Density Gap
Osaka is 4.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
17 hours apart
History
Osaka is ~1,136 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Osaka is 9,190 km (5,710 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 19m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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