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Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 3.1x larger than Vienna
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 2.0x more people than Vienna
In terms of area, Los Angeles is 3.1x the size of Vienna. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 887 km². You could fit Vienna inside Los Angeles approximately 3 times.
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Vienna at 415 km² is about 1.5x smaller than 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
Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Often called "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. The city dates back to 500 BC. Visitors come for Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera, Sachertorte, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).
Vienna has been ranked the world's most liveable city multiple times by the Economist Intelligence Unit
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 3.3x larger than greater Vienna at 3,840 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 2.8 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Vienna is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Vienna in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Vienna, it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Vienna fits inside Los Angeles ~3 times
Density Gap
Vienna is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Vienna is ~2,281 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Vienna is 9,819 km (6,101 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 3m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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