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USA
South Korea
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 2.2x larger than Seoul
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 2.5x fewer people than Seoul
Yes — Los Angeles is 2.2x larger than Seoul by area. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 697 km². You could fit Seoul inside Los Angeles approximately 2 times.
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
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
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Nicknamed "The Soul of Asia", Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 18 BC. Visitors come for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Seoul at 11,704 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul is dramatically more crowded, with 5.3x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Seoul in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Los Angeles stays around 14°C while Seoul drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Seoul, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 17-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Seoul fits inside Los Angeles ~2 times
Density Gap
Seoul is 5.3x more densely populated
Time Difference
17 hours apart
History
Seoul is ~1,799 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Seoul is 9,586 km (5,956 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 47m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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