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USA
Italy
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 1.0x larger than Rome
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 1.4x more people than Rome
Yes — Los Angeles is 1.0x larger than Rome by area. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Rome covers 1,285 km² (496 mi²) — a difference of 17 km².
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x 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
Italy's capital and a city of ancient history. Often called "The Eternal City", Rome has an area of 1,285 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. Its history stretches back to 753 BC. Visitors come for Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Rome Metro.
Rome contains an entire independent country within its borders — Vatican City, the world's smallest state
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 2.3x larger than greater Rome at 5,352 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Los Angeles is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Rome in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a Mediterranean climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Rome, it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 9-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Los Angeles is 1.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Rome is ~2,534 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Rome is 10,189 km (6,331 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 29m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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