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Dallas

997 km²

Lima

2,672 km²

Dallas vs Lima - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Lima - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

Peru

Area2,672 km²
Population9.94M
Density3,720 /km²
Elevation154 m
Founded1535
Climatedesert climate

Area Comparison

Dallas is 2.7x smaller than Lima

Population Comparison

Dallas has 7.6x fewer people than Lima

Is Dallas Bigger Than Lima?

Yes — Lima is 2.7x larger than Dallas by area. Lima spans 2,672 km² (1,032 mi²) while Dallas covers 997 km² (385 mi²) — a difference of 1,675 km². You could fit Dallas inside Lima approximately 2 times.

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Lima at 2,672 km² is roughly the same size as Luxembourg.

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. Lima, by comparison, equals about 374,000 American football fields, 45 times the area of Manhattan, or 25 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 Lima

Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The city is considered the political, cultural, financial and commercial center of Peru. Due to its geostrategic importance, the Globalization and World Cities Research Network has categorized it as a "beta" tier city.

Often called "City of Kings", Lima has an area of 2,672 km² and is home to 9.9 million people. It was established in 1535. Visitors come for Plaza Mayor de Lima, Miraflores district, Larco Museum, and much more.

Lima sprawls across the desert valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers along Peru's Pacific coast.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Lima, with 3,720 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Lima is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Dallas fits inside Lima ~2 times

Density Gap

Lima is 2.9x more densely populated

History

Lima is ~306 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 Lima

Lima covers 2,672 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Moscow (2,511 km²), Cape Town (2,455 km²), Cairo (3,085 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), or Hanoi (3,359 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas actually bigger than Lima?
Lima is 2.7 times larger than Dallas by area. Lima covers 2,672 km² while Dallas spans 997 km², a difference of 1,675 km².
How many times does Dallas fit inside Lima?
Dallas (997 km²) fits inside Lima (2,672 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Lima is 2.7x the area of Dallas.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Lima?
Lima has approximately 9.9 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Lima has 8.6 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Lima?
Lima is more densely populated with 3,720 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
Which city is older, Dallas or Lima?
Lima is older, founded around 1535, while Dallas was established around 1841 — a difference of about 306 years.
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Distance Between Dallas and Lima

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Lima is 5,410 km (3,362 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 52m.

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