How Big Is Los Angeles?
Los Angeles covers approximately 1,215 square kilometers (469 square miles). It is a city in United States, located in California. That's about 77% the size of London.
Los Angeles on the Map
Los Angeles's Geography
Los Angeles is a city in United States, in the state of California. Drag it across the map above to see its footprint over any country, state, or city.
How Far Across Is Los Angeles?
Los Angeles stretches approximately 70 km (43 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe, and 47 km (29 mi) from east to west — roughly the width of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Similar in Size
How Big Is Los Angeles Compared to Well-Known Places?
| Place | Area | vs Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 124 km² (48 sq mi) | 10× smaller |
| Montreal | 432 km² (167 sq mi) | 2.8× smaller |
| Toronto | 630 km² (243 sq mi) | 48% smaller |
| New York City | 781 km² (302 sq mi) | 36% smaller |
| Los Angeles | 1,215 km² (469 sq mi) | — |
| London | 1,572 km² (607 sq mi) | 29% larger |