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Dallas

997 km²

Denver

401 km²

Dallas vs Denver - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Denver - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

United States

Area401 km²
Population0.72M
Density1,796 /km²
Elevation1,609 m
Founded1858
Climatecold semi-arid climate

Area Comparison

Dallas is 2.5x larger than Denver

Population Comparison

Dallas has 1.8x more people than Denver

Is Dallas Bigger Than Denver?

Yes — Dallas is 2.5x larger than Denver by area. Dallas spans 997 km² (385 mi²) while Denver covers 401 km² (155 mi²) — a difference of 596 km². You could fit Denver inside Dallas approximately 2 times.

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Denver at 401 km² is about 1.5x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Dallas's 997 km² is about 140,000 American football fields, 17 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris. Denver works out to about 56,000 American football fields, 200 times the area of Monaco, or 120 times the area of Central Park.

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 Denver

Denver is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Officially a consolidated city and county, it is located in the South Platte River valley on the western edge of the High Plains, and is just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains (Rockies). Denver is the 19th-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous state capital, with a population of 715,522 at the 2020 census.

Often called "Mile High City", Denver has an area of 401 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. It was established in 1858. Visitors come for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station, and much more.

Denver sits in the South Platte River valley just east of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Denver, with 1,796 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Both cities have comparable density, though Denver is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Denver fits inside Dallas ~2 times

Density Gap

Denver is 1.4x more densely populated

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 Denver

Denver covers 401 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Vienna (415 km²), Portland (376 km²), Philadelphia (370 km²), Seattle (369 km²), or Dhaka (368 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Dallas or Denver?
Dallas is 2.5 times larger than Denver by area. Dallas covers 997 km² while Denver spans 401 km², a difference of 596 km².
How many times does Denver fit inside Dallas?
Denver (401 km²) fits inside Dallas (997 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Dallas is 2.5x the area of Denver.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Denver?
Dallas has approximately 1.3 million people, while Denver has about 0.7 million. Dallas has 0.6 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Denver?
Denver is more densely populated with 1,796 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Dallas and Denver

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Denver is 1,065 km (662 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 45m.

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