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Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 1.5x smaller than Shenzhen
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 4.4x fewer people than Shenzhen
In terms of area, Shenzhen is 1.5x the size of Los Angeles. Shenzhen spans 1,997 km² (771 mi²) while Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) — a difference of 695 km².
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Shenzhen at 1,997 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper).
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
China's tech capital and a major innovation hub. Nicknamed "China's Silicon Valley", Shenzhen has an area of 1,997 km² and is home to 17.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 1979. Visitors come for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI), Shenzhen Bay, Window of the World theme park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Shenzhen Metro.
Shenzhen grew from a fishing village of 30,000 people to a megacity of 17 million in just 40 years
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 6.3x larger than greater Shenzhen at 1,997 km². The Shenzhen metro area is also more populous, with 17.6 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Shenzhen, with 8,793 people per km², is a densely populated city. Shenzhen is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Shenzhen in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Shenzhen experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Shenzhen, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 16-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Shenzhen is 2.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
16 hours apart
History
Los Angeles is ~198 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Shenzhen is 11,639 km (7,232 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 12m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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