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USA
Sweden
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 6.9x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 4.1x more people than Stockholm
In terms of area, Los Angeles is 6.9x the size of Stockholm. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 1,114 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Los Angeles approximately 6 times.
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
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
Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Often called "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 1.9x larger than greater Stockholm at 6,519 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Stockholm is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Stockholm in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Los Angeles stays around 14°C while Stockholm drops to -2°C. When it's noon in Stockholm, it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Los Angeles ~6 times
Density Gap
Stockholm is 1.7x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Stockholm is ~529 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Stockholm is 8,880 km (5,518 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 57m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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