The true size of Tokyo vs Los Angeles

Tokyo is roughly 1.69× the area of Los Angeles — a difference of about 892 km² (344 sq mi).

Japan
Tokyo
2,194 km² (847 sq mi)
~13.9M people

Tokyo Metropolis covers 2,194 km² (847 sq mi), stretching from Tokyo Bay into forested mountains.

USA
Los Angeles
1,302 km² (503 sq mi)
~3.9M people

The City of Los Angeles sprawls across 1,302 km² (503 sq mi) of Southern California.

Why raw area is misleading on a world map

Standard web maps use the Mercator projection, which stretches shapes further from the equator. That's why Tokyo and Los Angeles can look similar on a map even when one is many times larger. To really feel the difference, you have to overlay one city's outline directly on top of the other at true scale.

Compare Tokyo and Los Angeles on the map →

Quick facts

  • Tokyo: 2,194 km² · 847 sq mi
  • Los Angeles: 1,302 km² · 503 sq mi
  • Ratio: Tokyo is 1.69× Los Angeles
  • Absolute difference: 892 km²

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