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Chengdu

14,378 km²

Dallas

997 km²

Chengdu vs Dallas - City Size Comparison

Chengdu vs Dallas - City Size Comparison

Chengdu

People's Republic of China

Area14,378 km²
Population20.94M
Density1,456 /km²
Elevation500 m
Founded310 BC
Dallas

United States

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

Area Comparison

Chengdu is 14.4x larger than Dallas

Population Comparison

Chengdu has 16.1x more people than Dallas

Is Chengdu Bigger Than Dallas?

In terms of area, Chengdu is 14.4x the size of Dallas. Chengdu spans 14,378 km² (5,551 mi²) while Dallas covers 997 km² (385 mi²) — a difference of 13,381 km². You could fit Dallas inside Chengdu approximately 14 times.

To put Chengdu's size in perspective, its area of 14,378 km² is about 2.3x the size of Shanghai. Meanwhile, Dallas at 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin.

Chengdu's footprint is roughly about 2,000,000 American football fields, 140 times the area of Paris, or 120 times the area of San Francisco — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. Dallas works out to about 140,000 American football fields, 17 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris.

About Chengdu

Chengdu is the capital city of the Chinese province of Sichuan. With a population of 20,937,757 at the 2020 census, it is the fourth most populous city in China, and it is the only city with a population of over 20 million apart from provincial-level municipalities. It is traditionally the hub of Western China.

Known as "Land of Abundance", Chengdu covers 14,378 km² with a population of 20.9 million. The city was founded around 310 BC. Chengdu is known for Giant Panda Breeding Base, Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine, among other attractions.

Chengdu has a population of over 20.9 million, making it the fourth most populous city in China.

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. The city dates 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

Chengdu has a population density of 1,456 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 Chengdu is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Dallas fits inside Chengdu ~14 times

History

Chengdu is ~2,151 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Chengdu

Chengdu covers 14,378 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Brisbane (15,826 km²), Beijing (16,411 km²), Sydney (12,368 km²), Hangzhou (16,854 km²), or Xi'an (10,097 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 Chengdu actually bigger than Dallas?
Chengdu is 14.4 times larger than Dallas by area. Chengdu covers 14,378 km² while Dallas spans 997 km², a difference of 13,381 km².
How many times does Dallas fit inside Chengdu?
Dallas (997 km²) fits inside Chengdu (14,378 km²) approximately 14 times. That means Chengdu is 14.4x the area of Dallas.
What is the population difference between Chengdu and Dallas?
Chengdu has approximately 20.9 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Chengdu has 19.6 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Chengdu or Dallas?
Chengdu is more densely populated with 1,456 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
Which city is older, Chengdu or Dallas?
Chengdu is older, founded around -310, while Dallas was established around 1841 — a difference of about 2151 years.
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Distance Between Chengdu and Dallas

The straight-line distance from Chengdu to Dallas is 12,627 km (7,846 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 21m.

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