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Dallas

997 km²

Minneapolis

149 km²

Dallas vs Minneapolis - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Minneapolis - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

United States

Area149 km²
Population0.43M
Density2,886 /km²
Elevation264 m
Founded1850
Climatehot-summer humid continental climate

Area Comparison

Dallas is 6.7x larger than Minneapolis

Population Comparison

Dallas has 3.0x more people than Minneapolis

Is Dallas Bigger Than Minneapolis?

Dallas is significantly larger, covering 6.7 times the area of Minneapolis. Dallas spans 997 km² (385 mi²) while Minneapolis covers 149 km² (58 mi²) — a difference of 848 km². You could fit Minneapolis inside Dallas approximately 6 times.

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Minneapolis at 149 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Washington D.C..

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. For Minneapolis, that's about 21,000 American football fields, 74 times the area of Monaco, or 44 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 Minneapolis

Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, it is the state's most populous city. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it occupies both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities, a metropolitan area with 3.69 million residents.

Often called "Twin Cities", Minneapolis has an area of 149 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. It was established in 1850. Visitors come for Mall of America, Mississippi River, Minnehaha Falls, and much more.

Minneapolis straddles both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, Minnesota's state capital.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Minneapolis, with 2,886 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Minneapolis is noticeably denser, packing 2.2 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Minneapolis fits inside Dallas ~6 times

Density Gap

Minneapolis is 2.2x 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 Minneapolis

Minneapolis covers 149 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Miami (143 km²), Brussels (161 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), or Stockholm (188 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas actually bigger than Minneapolis?
Dallas is 6.7 times larger than Minneapolis by area. Dallas covers 997 km² while Minneapolis spans 149 km², a difference of 848 km².
How many times does Minneapolis fit inside Dallas?
Minneapolis (149 km²) fits inside Dallas (997 km²) approximately 6 times. That means Dallas is 6.7x the area of Minneapolis.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Minneapolis?
Dallas has approximately 1.3 million people, while Minneapolis has about 0.4 million. Dallas has 0.9 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is more densely populated with 2,886 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
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Distance Between Dallas and Minneapolis

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Minneapolis is 1,391 km (864 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 8m.

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