City Map Compare/Dallas vs Osaka
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Dallas

997 km²

Osaka

225 km²

Dallas vs Osaka - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Osaka - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

Japan

Area225 km²
Population2.75M
Density12,222 /km²
Elevation3 m
Metro Pop.19.3M
Founded645
Climatehumid subtropical

Area Comparison

Dallas is 4.4x larger than Osaka

Population Comparison

Dallas has 2.1x fewer people than Osaka

Is Dallas Bigger Than Osaka?

Dallas is significantly larger, covering 4.4 times the area of Osaka. Dallas spans 997 km² (385 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 772 km². You could fit Osaka inside Dallas approximately 4 times.

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Osaka at 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam.

Dallas's footprint is roughly about 140,000 American football fields, 17 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Osaka, that's about 32,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Monaco, or 66 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 Osaka

Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With an estimated population of 2,816,247 as of October 1, 2025 and a population density of about 12,505 people per square kilometer, it is the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th-largest urban…

Often called "Nation's Kitchen", Osaka has an area of 225 km² and is home to 2.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 645. Visitors come for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Universal Studios Japan, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Osaka Metro.

Osaka is the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Osaka, with 12,222 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Osaka is dramatically more crowded, with 9.4x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Osaka fits inside Dallas ~4 times

Density Gap

Osaka is 9.4x more densely populated

History

Osaka is ~1,196 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 Osaka

Osaka covers 225 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Amsterdam (219 km²), Boston (232 km²), Helsinki (214 km²), Kuala Lumpur (243 km²), or Buenos Aires (203 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Dallas or Osaka?
Dallas is 4.4 times larger than Osaka by area. Dallas covers 997 km² while Osaka spans 225 km², a difference of 772 km².
How many times does Osaka fit inside Dallas?
Osaka (225 km²) fits inside Dallas (997 km²) approximately 4 times. That means Dallas is 4.4x the area of Osaka.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Osaka?
Osaka has approximately 2.8 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Osaka has 1.4 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Osaka?
Osaka is more densely populated with 12,222 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
Which city is older, Dallas or Osaka?
Osaka is older, founded around 645, while Dallas was established around 1841 — a difference of about 1196 years.
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Distance Between Dallas and Osaka

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Osaka is 10,738 km (6,673 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 8m.

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