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Atlanta

348 km²

Dallas

997 km²

Atlanta vs Dallas - City Size Comparison

Atlanta vs Dallas - City Size Comparison

Atlanta

United States

Area348 km²
Population0.50M
Density1,437 /km²
Elevation225 m
Founded1845
Dallas

United States

Area997 km²
Population1.30M
Density1,304 /km²
Elevation131 m
Founded1841

Area Comparison

Atlanta is 2.9x smaller than Dallas

Population Comparison

Atlanta has 2.6x fewer people than Dallas

Is Atlanta Bigger Than Dallas?

Yes — Dallas is 2.9x larger than Atlanta by area. Dallas spans 997 km² (385 mi²) while Atlanta covers 348 km² (134 mi²) — a difference of 649 km². You could fit Atlanta inside Dallas approximately 2 times.

To put Atlanta's size in perspective, its area of 348 km² is about 1.6x the size of Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Dallas at 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin.

In more relatable units, Atlanta's 348 km² is about 49,000 American football fields, 170 times the area of Monaco, or 100 times the area of Central Park. Dallas works out to about 140,000 American football fields, 17 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris.

About Atlanta

Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 520,070 in 2024, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and the 36th-most populous city in the United States. Atlanta is classified as a Beta+ global city.

Known as "The ATL", Atlanta covers 348 km² with a population of 0.5 million. The city was established in 1845. Atlanta is known for Coca-Cola headquarters, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Georgia Aquarium, among other attractions.

Atlanta is Georgia's capital and most populous city, with around 520,070 residents estimated in 2024.

About Dallas

Dallas is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. Located in the state's northern region, it is the ninth-most populous city in the United States and third-most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1.3 million at the 2020 census. Along with the city of Fort Worth, Dallas anchors the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. and the most populous metropolitan area in Texas, at 8.5 million people.

Nicknamed "Big D", Dallas has an area of 997 km² and is home to 1.3 million people. It was established in 1841. Visitors come for Dealey Plaza, Reunion Tower, Dallas Cowboys, and much more.

Dallas is the ninth-most populous U.S. city and the third-largest in Texas with 1.3 million residents.

Population Density

Atlanta has a population density of 1,437 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Dallas, with 1,304 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Both cities have comparable density, though Atlanta is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Atlanta fits inside Dallas ~2 times

Cities Similar in Size to Atlanta

Atlanta covers 348 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Dhaka (368 km²), Seattle (369 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), Portland (376 km²), or Munich (311 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Dallas

Dallas covers 997 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Abu Dhabi (972 km²), San Diego (964 km²), Hong Kong (1,114 km²), Berlin (892 km²), or Lagos (1,172 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlanta bigger than Dallas?
Dallas is 2.9 times larger than Atlanta by area. Dallas covers 997 km² while Atlanta spans 348 km², a difference of 649 km².
How many times does Atlanta fit inside Dallas?
Atlanta (348 km²) fits inside Dallas (997 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Dallas is 2.9x the area of Atlanta.
What is the population difference between Atlanta and Dallas?
Dallas has approximately 1.3 million people, while Atlanta has about 0.5 million. Dallas has 0.8 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Atlanta or Dallas?
Atlanta is more densely populated with 1,437 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Atlanta and Dallas

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Dallas is 1,159 km (720 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 52m.

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