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USA
Switzerland
Area Comparison
Los Angeles is 14.8x larger than Zurich
Population Comparison
Los Angeles has 9.2x more people than Zurich
Los Angeles is significantly larger, covering 14.8 times the area of Zurich. Los Angeles spans 1,302 km² (503 mi²) while Zurich covers 88 km² (34 mi²) — a difference of 1,214 km². You could fit Zurich inside Los Angeles approximately 14 times.
To put Los Angeles's size in perspective, its area of 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London. Meanwhile, Zurich at 88 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Paris (city proper).
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
Switzerland's largest city and a global finance center. Also known as "The Little Big City", Zurich has an area of 88 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 15 BC. Visitors come for Banking and finance, Lake Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse shopping, and much more. Getting around is easy with the ZVV (S-Bahn & Tram).
Zurich is consistently ranked among the most expensive cities in the world
Looking beyond city limits, the Los Angeles metropolitan area covers 12,562 km², which is 9.4x larger than greater Zurich at 1,334 km². The Los Angeles metro area is also more populous, with 13.2 million people compared to 1.4 million.
Los Angeles has a population density of 3,049 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Zurich, with 4,886 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Zurich is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Los Angeles in North America versus Zurich in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate while Zurich experiences oceanic conditions. When it's noon in Zurich, it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles — a 9-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Zurich fits inside Los Angeles ~14 times
Density Gap
Zurich is 1.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
9 hours apart
History
Zurich is ~1,796 years older
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Zurich is 9,523 km (5,917 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 42m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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