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Dallas

997 km²

Hamburg

755 km²

Dallas vs Hamburg - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Hamburg - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

Germany

Area755 km²
Population1.91M
Density2,530 /km²
Elevation6 m

Area Comparison

Dallas is 1.3x larger than Hamburg

Population Comparison

Dallas has 1.5x fewer people than Hamburg

Is Dallas Bigger Than Hamburg?

Dallas is significantly larger, covering 1.3 times the area of Hamburg. Dallas spans 997 km² (385 mi²) while Hamburg covers 755 km² (292 mi²) — a difference of 242 km².

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Hamburg at 755 km² is roughly the same size as New York City.

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. For Hamburg, that's about 106,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 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 Hamburg

Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and seventh-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million. The Hamburg Metropolitan Region has a population of over 5.1 million and is the tenth-largest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union.

Also known as "Gateway to the World", Hamburg has an area of 755 km² and is home to 1.9 million people. Visitors come for Port of Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie concert hall, Reeperbahn nightlife district, and much more.

Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany and the seventh-largest in the European Union.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Hamburg, with 2,530 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Hamburg is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Hamburg is 1.9x 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 Hamburg

Hamburg covers 755 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Bangalore (741 km²), Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas bigger than Hamburg?
Dallas is 1.3 times larger than Hamburg by area. Dallas covers 997 km² while Hamburg spans 755 km², a difference of 242 km².
How many times does Hamburg fit inside Dallas?
Hamburg (755 km²) fits inside Dallas (997 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Dallas is 1.3x the area of Hamburg.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Hamburg?
Hamburg has approximately 1.9 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Hamburg has 0.6 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Hamburg?
Hamburg is more densely populated with 2,530 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 Hamburg

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Hamburg is 8,126 km (5,049 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 4m.

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