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Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 12.4x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 1.8x more people than Paris
Yes — Los Angeles is 12.4x larger than Paris by area. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 1,197 km². You could fit Paris inside Los Angeles approximately 12 times.
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than 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
The capital of France and a global center for art and culture. Nicknamed "City of Light", Paris has an area of 105 km² and is home to 2.2 million people. Its history stretches back to 250 BC. Visitors come for Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Paris Métro.
Paris's city proper is tiny at 105 km², but its metro area is one of the largest in Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 1.4x 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 12.3 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Paris, with 20,571 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Paris is dramatically more crowded, with 6.7x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Paris in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Paris, it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Los Angeles ~12 times
Density Gap
Paris is 6.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Paris is ~2,031 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Paris is 9,086 km (5,645 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 11m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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