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USA
Brazil
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 1.1x larger than Rio de Janeiro
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 1.7x fewer people than Rio de Janeiro
In terms of area, Los Angeles is 1.1x the size of Rio de Janeiro. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Rio de Janeiro covers 1,221 km² (471 mi²) — a difference of 81 km².
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro at 1,221 km² is about 1.3x smaller than London.
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
Brazil's iconic coastal city known for Carnival. Also known as "The Marvelous City", Rio de Janeiro has an area of 1,221 km² and is home to 6.8 million people. The city dates back to 1565. Visitors come for Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Carnival, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MetrôRio.
Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue is struck by lightning an average of 6 times per year
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 1.9x larger than greater Rio de Janeiro at 6,744 km². The Rio de Janeiro metro area is also more populous, with 13.5 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Rio de Janeiro, with 5,528 people per km², is a densely populated city. Rio de Janeiro is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Rio de Janeiro in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Rio de Janeiro experiences tropical savanna conditions. When it's noon in Rio de Janeiro, it's 7:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Rio de Janeiro is 1.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
5 hours apart
History
Rio de Janeiro is ~216 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is 10,143 km (6,303 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 26m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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