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Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 1.8x larger than Tehran
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 2.3x fewer people than Tehran
Yes — Los Angeles is 1.8x larger than Tehran by area. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Tehran covers 730 km² (282 mi²) — a difference of 572 km².
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Tehran at 730 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
Iran's capital and largest city. Nicknamed "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran has an area of 730 km² and is home to 9.1 million people. It was established in 1524. Visitors come for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tehran Metro.
Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 5.6x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Tehran metro area is also more populous, with 16.0 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Tehran, with 12,507 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Tehran is dramatically more crowded, with 4.1x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Tehran in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Tehran experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 0.5:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 11.5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Tehran is 4.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
11.5 hours apart
History
Tehran is ~257 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Tehran is 12,186 km (7,572 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 50m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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