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Dallas

997 km²

Doha

132 km²

Dallas vs Doha - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Doha - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

Qatar

Area132 km²
Population1.19M
Density9,015 /km²
Elevation0 m
Founded1850

Area Comparison

Dallas is 7.6x larger than Doha

Population Comparison

Dallas has 1.1x more people than Doha

Is Dallas Bigger Than Doha?

Dallas is significantly larger, covering 7.6 times the area of Doha. Dallas spans 997 km² (385 mi²) while Doha covers 132 km² (51 mi²) — a difference of 865 km². You could fit Doha inside Dallas approximately 7 times.

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Doha at 132 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco.

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. Doha works out to about 18,000 American football fields, 65 times the area of Monaco, or 39 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 Doha

Doha is the capital city and main financial hub of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf coast in the east of the country, north of Al Wakrah and south of Al Khor and Lusail, it is home to most of the country's population. It is also Qatar's fastest growing city and over 80% of the nation's population live in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, which is known collectively as the Doha Metropolitan Area.

Doha has an area of 132 km² and is home to 1.2 million people. The city dates back to 1850. Visitors come for Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, The Pearl-Qatar, and much more.

Doha is Qatar's fastest growing city, with over 80% of the country's population living in the Doha Metropolitan Area.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Doha, with 9,015 people per km², is a densely populated city. Doha is dramatically more crowded, with 6.9x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Doha fits inside Dallas ~7 times

Density Gap

Doha is 6.9x 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 Doha

Doha covers 132 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Miami (143 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), Minneapolis (149 km²), Vancouver (115 km²), or Dublin (115 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas bigger than Doha?
Dallas is 7.6 times larger than Doha by area. Dallas covers 997 km² while Doha spans 132 km², a difference of 865 km².
How many times does Doha fit inside Dallas?
Doha (132 km²) fits inside Dallas (997 km²) approximately 7 times. That means Dallas is 7.6x the area of Doha.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Doha?
Dallas has approximately 1.3 million people, while Doha has about 1.2 million. Dallas has 0.1 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Doha?
Doha is more densely populated with 9,015 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Dallas and Doha

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Doha is 12,740 km (7,916 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~15h 29m.

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