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USA
Japan
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 1.7x smaller than Tokyo
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 3.5x fewer people than Tokyo
Tokyo is significantly larger, covering 1.7 times the area of Los Angeles. Tokyo spans 2,194 km² (847 mi²) while Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) — a difference of 892 km².
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Tokyo at 2,194 km² is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow.
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
Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area. Also known as "The Big Mikan", Tokyo has an area of 2,194 km² and is home to 14.0 million people. The city dates back to 1457. Visitors come for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Tokyo Metro & JR East.
Greater Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, surpassing the GDP of most countries
Looking beyond city limits, the Tokyo metropolitan area covers 13,572 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Los Angeles at 12,562 km². The Tokyo metro area is also more populous, with 37.4 million people compared to 13.2 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Tokyo, with 6,363 people per km², is a densely populated city. Tokyo is noticeably denser, packing 2.1 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Tokyo in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Tokyo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 17-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Tokyo is 2.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
17 hours apart
History
Tokyo is ~324 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Tokyo is 8,819 km (5,480 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 53m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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