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USA
Singapore
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 1.8x larger than Singapore
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 1.4x fewer people than Singapore
Yes — Los Angeles is 1.8x larger than Singapore by area. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Singapore covers 733 km² (283 mi²) — a difference of 569 km².
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Singapore at 733 km² is roughly the same size as 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
A global financial center and city-state in Southeast Asia. Also known as "The Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. It was established in 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.
Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Singapore is noticeably denser, packing 2.4 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Singapore in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions. When it's noon in Singapore, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 16-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Singapore is 2.4x more densely populated
Time Difference
16 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Singapore is 14,121 km (8,774 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~17h 7m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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