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Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 2.1x larger than Toronto
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 1.4x more people than Toronto
Yes — Los Angeles is 2.1x larger than Toronto by area. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 672 km². You could fit Toronto inside Los Angeles approximately 2 times.
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
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
Canada's largest city and financial center. Nicknamed "T.O.", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. Its history stretches back to 1793. Visitors come for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Multicultural neighborhoods, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.
Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities on Earth
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 2.1x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Toronto is noticeably denser, packing 1.5 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in North America, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Los Angeles (USA) and Toronto (Canada) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Los Angeles stays around 14°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Toronto, it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 3-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Toronto fits inside Los Angeles ~2 times
Density Gap
Toronto is 1.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
3 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Toronto is 3,494 km (2,171 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 37m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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