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Dallas

997 km²

Montreal

498 km²

Dallas vs Montreal - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Montreal - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

Canada

Area498 km²
Population1.76M
Density3,534 /km²
Elevation31 m
Founded1642

Area Comparison

Dallas is 2.0x larger than Montreal

Population Comparison

Dallas has 1.4x fewer people than Montreal

Is Dallas Bigger Than Montreal?

Dallas is significantly larger, covering 2.0 times the area of Montreal. Dallas spans 997 km² (385 mi²) while Montreal covers 498 km² (192 mi²) — a difference of 499 km². You could fit Montreal inside Dallas approximately 2 times.

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Montreal at 498 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

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 Montreal, that's about 70,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 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 Montreal

Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest in Canada, and the eighth-largest in North America. Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", it now takes its name from Mount Royal, the triple-peaked mountain around which the early settlement was built. The city is centred on the Island of Montreal and a few, much smaller, peripheral islands, the largest of which is Île Bizard.

Also known as "MTL", Montreal has an area of 498 km² and is home to 1.8 million people. It was established in 1642. Visitors come for Mount Royal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Old Montreal, and much more.

Montreal was founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, meaning 'City of Mary', before adopting its current name from Mount Royal.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Montreal, with 3,534 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Montreal is noticeably denser, packing 2.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Montreal fits inside Dallas ~2 times

Density Gap

Montreal is 2.7x more densely populated

History

Montreal is ~199 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 Montreal

Montreal covers 498 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Prague (496 km²), Warsaw (517 km²), Budapest (525 km²), Oslo (454 km²), or Auckland (559 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas actually bigger than Montreal?
Dallas is 2.0 times larger than Montreal by area. Dallas covers 997 km² while Montreal spans 498 km², a difference of 499 km².
How many times does Montreal fit inside Dallas?
Montreal (498 km²) fits inside Dallas (997 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Dallas is 2.0x the area of Montreal.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Montreal?
Montreal has approximately 1.8 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Montreal has 0.5 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Montreal?
Montreal is more densely populated with 3,534 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
Which city is older, Dallas or Montreal?
Montreal is older, founded around 1642, while Dallas was established around 1841 — a difference of about 199 years.
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 Montreal

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Montreal is 2,440 km (1,516 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 22m.

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