Beijing vs Los Angeles
Beijing is about 13× larger than Los Angeles by administrative area. Beijing (China) covers 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) with a population of 21.9 million, while Los Angeles (United States) covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) with 3.9 million residents.
| Metric | Beijing | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 16,411 km² | 1,302 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 6,336 mi² | 503 mi² |
| Population | 21,893,095 | 3,898,747 |
| Population density | 1,334 /km² | 2,994 /km² |
| Area ratio | Beijing is ~13× larger by area than Los Angeles. | |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beijing bigger than Los Angeles?
Yes — Beijing is about 13× larger by area: 16,411 km² vs 1,302 km².
How big is Beijing?
Beijing, China, covers about 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) of administrative area.
How big is Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States, covers about 1,302 km² (503 mi²) of administrative area.
Which city has more people, Beijing or Los Angeles?
Beijing has the larger population: 21.9 million vs 3.9 million. Population density is about 1,334 people/km² in Beijing and 2,994 people/km² in Los Angeles.
City boundaries from OpenStreetMap. Last updated 2026-10-21.
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