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Dallas

997 km²

Jakarta

662 km²

Dallas vs Jakarta - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Jakarta - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

Indonesia

Area662 km²
Population10.56M
Density15,952 /km²
Elevation8 m
Metro Pop.34.5M
Founded1527
Climatetropical monsoon

Area Comparison

Dallas is 1.5x larger than Jakarta

Population Comparison

Dallas has 8.1x fewer people than Jakarta

Is Dallas Bigger Than Jakarta?

In terms of area, Dallas is 1.5x the size of Jakarta. Dallas spans 997 km² (385 mi²) while Jakarta covers 662 km² (256 mi²) — a difference of 335 km².

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Jakarta at 662 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.

Picture Dallas another way: its area is large enough to fit about 140,000 American football fields, 17 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris. Jakarta works out to about 93,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.

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 Jakarta

Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the de facto capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north. Jakarta itself covers about 662 square kilometres, but the wider Jakarta metropolitan area—locally known as Jabodetabek—is among the largest urban agglomerations in the world.

Nicknamed "Big Durian", Jakarta has an area of 662 km² and is home to 10.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 1527. Visitors come for National Monument Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Kota Tua old town, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Jakarta MRT.

Jakarta has administrative status equivalent to a province as the Special Capital Region of Indonesia.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Jakarta, with 15,952 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Jakarta is dramatically more crowded, with 12.2x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Jakarta is 12.2x more densely populated

History

Jakarta is ~314 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 Jakarta

Jakarta covers 662 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hyderabad (650 km²), Toronto (630 km²), Nairobi (696 km²), Chicago (606 km²), or Seoul (605 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas actually bigger than Jakarta?
Dallas is 1.5 times larger than Jakarta by area. Dallas covers 997 km² while Jakarta spans 662 km², a difference of 335 km².
How many times does Jakarta fit inside Dallas?
Jakarta (662 km²) fits inside Dallas (997 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Dallas is 1.5x the area of Jakarta.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Jakarta?
Jakarta has approximately 10.6 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Jakarta has 9.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Jakarta?
Jakarta is more densely populated with 15,952 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
Which city is older, Dallas or Jakarta?
Jakarta is older, founded around 1527, while Dallas was established around 1841 — a difference of about 314 years.
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Distance Between Dallas and Jakarta

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Jakarta is 16,179 km (10,053 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~19h 32m.

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