City Map Compare/Bogotá vs Dallas
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Bogotá

1,578 km²

Dallas

997 km²

Bogotá vs Dallas - City Size Comparison

Bogotá vs Dallas - City Size Comparison

Bogotá

Colombia

Area1,578 km²
Population8.03M
Density5,089 /km²
Elevation2,582 m
Founded1538
Dallas

United States

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

Area Comparison

Bogotá is 1.6x larger than Dallas

Population Comparison

Bogotá has 6.2x more people than Dallas

Is Bogotá Bigger Than Dallas?

In terms of area, Bogotá is 1.6x the size of Dallas. Bogotá spans 1,578 km² (609 mi²) while Dallas covers 997 km² (385 mi²) — a difference of 581 km².

To put Bogotá's size in perspective, its area of 1,578 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Dallas at 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin.

Picture Bogotá another way: its area is large enough to fit about 221,000 American football fields, 27 times the area of Manhattan, or 15 times the area of Paris. For Dallas, that's about 140,000 American football fields, 17 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris.

About Bogotá

Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not politically part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca. Bogotá is a territorial entity of the first order, with the same administrative status as the departments of Colombia.

Known as "Athens of South America", Bogotá covers 1,578 km² with a population of 8.0 million. The city was established in 1538. Bogotá is known for Monserrate hill, La Candelaria district, Gold Museum, among other attractions.

Bogotá sits at 2,582 m elevation, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world.

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. Its history stretches back to 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

Bogotá has a population density of 5,089 people per km² — a densely populated city. Dallas, with 1,304 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Bogotá is dramatically more crowded, with 3.9x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Bogotá is 3.9x more densely populated

History

Bogotá is ~303 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Bogotá

Bogotá covers 1,578 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include London (1,572 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Johannesburg (1,644 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 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 Bogotá bigger than Dallas?
Bogotá is 1.6 times larger than Dallas by area. Bogotá covers 1,578 km² while Dallas spans 997 km², a difference of 581 km².
How many times does Dallas fit inside Bogotá?
Dallas (997 km²) fits inside Bogotá (1,578 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Bogotá is 1.6x the area of Dallas.
What is the population difference between Bogotá and Dallas?
Bogotá has approximately 8.0 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Bogotá has 6.7 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Bogotá or Dallas?
Bogotá is more densely populated with 5,089 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
Which city is older, Bogotá or Dallas?
Bogotá is older, founded around 1538, while Dallas was established around 1841 — a difference of about 303 years.
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Distance Between Bogotá and Dallas

The straight-line distance from Bogotá to Dallas is 3,913 km (2,431 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 6m.

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