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Dallas

997 km²

Moscow

2,511 km²

Dallas vs Moscow - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Moscow - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

Russia

Area2,511 km²
Population12.54M
Density4,994 /km²
Elevation156 m
Metro Pop.17.1M
Founded1147
Climatehumid continental

Area Comparison

Dallas is 2.5x smaller than Moscow

Population Comparison

Dallas has 9.6x fewer people than Moscow

Is Dallas Bigger Than Moscow?

In terms of area, Moscow is 2.5x the size of Dallas. Moscow spans 2,511 km² (970 mi²) while Dallas covers 997 km² (385 mi²) — a difference of 1,514 km². You could fit Dallas inside Moscow approximately 2 times.

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Moscow at 2,511 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. For Moscow, that's about 352,000 American football fields, 42 times the area of Manhattan, or 24 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 Moscow

Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometers (970 mi2), while the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometers (2,275 mi2), and the metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers (10,000 mi2).

Nicknamed "Third Rome", Moscow has an area of 2,511 km² and is home to 12.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 1147. Visitors come for Red Square, Kremlin, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Moscow Metro.

Moscow's metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers, making it one of the largest metropolitan footprints in Europe.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Moscow, with 4,994 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Moscow is dramatically more crowded, with 3.8x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Dallas fits inside Moscow ~2 times

Density Gap

Moscow is 3.8x more densely populated

History

Moscow is ~694 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 Moscow

Moscow covers 2,511 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Cape Town (2,455 km²), Lima (2,672 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), or Cairo (3,085 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Dallas or Moscow?
Moscow is 2.5 times larger than Dallas by area. Moscow covers 2,511 km² while Dallas spans 997 km², a difference of 1,514 km².
How many times does Dallas fit inside Moscow?
Dallas (997 km²) fits inside Moscow (2,511 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Moscow is 2.5x the area of Dallas.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Moscow?
Moscow has approximately 12.5 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Moscow has 11.2 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Moscow?
Moscow is more densely populated with 4,994 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
Which city is older, Dallas or Moscow?
Moscow is older, founded around 1147, while Dallas was established around 1841 — a difference of about 694 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Dallas and Moscow

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Moscow is 9,264 km (5,757 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h 24m.

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