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Dallas

997 km²

Perth

6,417 km²

Dallas vs Perth - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Perth - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

Australia

Area6,417 km²
Population2.14M
Density333 /km²
Elevation2 m
Founded1829

Area Comparison

Dallas is 6.4x smaller than Perth

Population Comparison

Dallas has 1.6x fewer people than Perth

Is Dallas Bigger Than Perth?

Yes — Perth is 6.4x larger than Dallas by area. Perth spans 6,417 km² (2,478 mi²) while Dallas covers 997 km² (385 mi²) — a difference of 5,420 km². You could fit Dallas inside Perth approximately 6 times.

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Perth at 6,417 km² is roughly the same size as Shanghai.

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. Perth, by comparison, equals about 899,000 American football fields, 110 times the area of Manhattan, or 61 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 Perth

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. It is the fourth-most-populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth as of 2023. The world's most isolated major city by certain criteria, Perth is part of the South West Land Division of Western Australia, with most of Perth's metropolitan area on the Swan Coastal Plain between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Scarp.

Also known as "City of Light", Perth has an area of 6,417 km² and is home to 2.1 million people. The city dates back to 1829. Visitors come for Swan River, Kings Park, Cottesloe Beach, and much more.

Perth is considered the world's most isolated major city by certain criteria, sitting on Australia's west coast.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Perth, with 333 people per km², is a low-density, sprawling urban area. Dallas is dramatically more crowded, with 3.9x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Dallas fits inside Perth ~6 times

Density Gap

Dallas is 3.9x 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 Perth

Perth covers 6,417 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Shanghai (6,341 km²), Guangzhou (7,434 km²), Istanbul (5,461 km²), Wuhan (8,569 km²), or Melbourne (9,993 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas actually bigger than Perth?
Perth is 6.4 times larger than Dallas by area. Perth covers 6,417 km² while Dallas spans 997 km², a difference of 5,420 km².
How many times does Dallas fit inside Perth?
Dallas (997 km²) fits inside Perth (6,417 km²) approximately 6 times. That means Perth is 6.4x the area of Dallas.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Perth?
Perth has approximately 2.1 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Perth has 0.8 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Perth?
Dallas is more densely populated with 1,304 people per km², compared to 333 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Dallas and Perth

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Perth is 16,958 km (10,537 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~20h 27m.

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