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USA
USA
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 7.4x larger than Washington D.C.
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 5.8x more people than Washington D.C.
Los Angeles is significantly larger, covering 7.4 times the area of Washington D.C.. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Washington D.C. covers 177 km² (68 mi²) — a difference of 1,125 km². You could fit Washington D.C. inside Los Angeles approximately 7 times.
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Washington D.C. at 177 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
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
Capital of the United States. Also known as "D.C.", Washington D.C. has an area of 177 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. It was established in 1790. Visitors come for The White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Washington Metro.
D.C. has more free museums than any other city in the US — all 19 Smithsonian museums charge no admission
Looking beyond city limits, the Washington D.C. metropolitan area covers 14,412 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Los Angeles at 12,562 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 6.3 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Washington D.C., with 3,898 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Washington D.C. is slightly more compact.
Both Los Angeles and Washington D.C. are in USA, making this a domestic size comparison that reveals how differently cities can develop within the same nation.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Washington D.C. experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Washington D.C., it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 3-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Washington D.C. fits inside Los Angeles ~7 times
Time Difference
3 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. is 3,692 km (2,294 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 51m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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