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Dallas

997 km²

Delhi

1,484 km²

Dallas vs Delhi - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Delhi - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

India

Area1,484 km²
Population16.79M
Density11,314 /km²
Elevation216 m
Metro Pop.32.9M
Founded1500 BC
Climatehumid subtropical

Area Comparison

Dallas is 1.5x smaller than Delhi

Population Comparison

Dallas has 12.9x fewer people than Delhi

Is Dallas Bigger Than Delhi?

Delhi is significantly larger, covering 1.5 times the area of Dallas. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Dallas covers 997 km² (385 mi²) — a difference of 487 km².

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Delhi at 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London.

Dallas's footprint is roughly about 140,000 American football fields, 17 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Delhi, that's about 208,000 American football fields, 25 times the area of Manhattan, or 14 times the area of Paris.

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.

Known as "Big D", Dallas covers 997 km² with a population of 1.3 million. The city was established in 1841. Dallas is known for Dealey Plaza, Reunion Tower, Dallas Cowboys, among other attractions.

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

About Delhi

Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a megacity and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, but spread chiefly to the west, or beyond its right bank, Delhi shares borders with the state of Uttar Pradesh in the east and with the state of Haryana in the remaining directions. Delhi became a union territory on 1 November 1956 and the NCT in 1995. The NCT covers an area of 1,484 square kilometres (573 sq mi).

Often called "City of Djinns", Delhi has an area of 1,484 km² and is home to 16.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 1500 BC. Visitors come for Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Delhi Metro.

Delhi is a megacity and union territory of India, containing New Delhi, the capital of the country.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Delhi, with 11,314 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 8.7x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Delhi is 8.7x more densely populated

History

Delhi is ~3,341 years older

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).

Cities Similar in Size to Delhi

Delhi covers 1,484 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Mexico City (1,485 km²), São Paulo (1,521 km²), Bangkok (1,569 km²), London (1,572 km²), or Bogotá (1,578 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Dallas or Delhi?
Delhi is 1.5 times larger than Dallas by area. Delhi covers 1,484 km² while Dallas spans 997 km², a difference of 487 km².
How many times does Dallas fit inside Delhi?
Dallas (997 km²) fits inside Delhi (1,484 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Delhi is 1.5x the area of Dallas.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Delhi?
Delhi has approximately 16.8 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Delhi has 15.5 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Delhi?
Delhi is more densely populated with 11,314 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
Which city is older, Dallas or Delhi?
Delhi is older, founded around -1500, while Dallas was established around 1841 — a difference of about 3341 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Dallas and Delhi

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Delhi is 13,148 km (8,170 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 58m.

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