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Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 9.5x smaller than Sydney
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 1.3x fewer people than Sydney
In terms of area, Sydney is 9.5x the size of Los Angeles. Sydney spans 12,368 km² (4,775 mi²) while Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) — a difference of 11,066 km². You could fit Los Angeles inside Sydney approximately 9 times.
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Sydney at 12,368 km² is about 2.0x the size of Shanghai.
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
Australia's largest city, known for the Opera House. Often called "The Harbour City", Sydney has an area of 12,368 km² and is home to 5.3 million people. The city dates back to 1788. Visitors come for Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Sydney Trains.
Sydney's administrative area is so large it stretches from the coast to the Blue Mountains foothills
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 1.0x larger than greater Sydney at 12,368 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 5.3 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Sydney, with 429 people per km², is a low-density, sprawling urban area. Los Angeles is dramatically more crowded, with 7.1x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Sydney in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Sydney experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Sydney, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 18-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Los Angeles fits inside Sydney ~9 times
Density Gap
Los Angeles is 7.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
18 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Sydney is 12,074 km (7,502 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 42m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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