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USA
Brazil
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 1.2x smaller than São Paulo
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 3.1x fewer people than São Paulo
São Paulo is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Los Angeles. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) — a difference of 219 km².
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, São Paulo at 1,521 km² is roughly the same size as 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 largest city and financial center. Also known as "Sampa", São Paulo has an area of 1,521 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. The city dates back to 1554. Visitors come for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, and much more. Getting around is easy with the São Paulo Metro.
São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 1.6x larger than greater São Paulo at 7,947 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. São Paulo, with 8,107 people per km², is a densely populated city. São Paulo is noticeably denser, packing 2.7 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus São Paulo 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 São Paulo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in São Paulo, it's 7:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
São Paulo is 2.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
5 hours apart
History
São Paulo is ~227 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to São Paulo is 9,906 km (6,156 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 9m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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