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Dallas

997 km²

Phoenix

1,341 km²

Dallas vs Phoenix - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Phoenix - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

United States

Area1,341 km²
Population1.61M
Density1,201 /km²
Elevation331 m
Founded1868

Area Comparison

Dallas is 1.3x smaller than Phoenix

Population Comparison

Dallas has 1.2x fewer people than Phoenix

Is Dallas Bigger Than Phoenix?

Phoenix is significantly larger, covering 1.3 times the area of Dallas. Phoenix spans 1,341 km² (518 mi²) while Dallas covers 997 km² (385 mi²) — a difference of 344 km².

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Phoenix at 1,341 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.

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. Phoenix, by comparison, equals about 188,000 American football fields, 23 times the area of Manhattan, or 13 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 Phoenix

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. With over 1.6 million residents at the 2020 census, Phoenix is the fifth-most populous city in the United States and the most populous state capital. The Phoenix metropolitan area, with an estimated 5.19 million residents, is the tenth-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. and the most populous in the Mountain states and Southwest.

Often called "Valley of the Sun", Phoenix has an area of 1,341 km² and is home to 1.6 million people. It was established in 1868. Visitors come for Camelback Mountain, Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum, and much more.

Phoenix is the most populous U.S. state capital and the fifth-largest city in the country with 1.6 million residents.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Phoenix, with 1,201 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Both cities have comparable density, though Dallas is slightly more compact.

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 Phoenix

Phoenix covers 1,341 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Los Angeles (1,302 km²), Rome (1,285 km²), Rio de Janeiro (1,221 km²), Delhi (1,484 km²), or Mexico City (1,485 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas actually bigger than Phoenix?
Phoenix is 1.3 times larger than Dallas by area. Phoenix covers 1,341 km² while Dallas spans 997 km², a difference of 344 km².
How many times does Dallas fit inside Phoenix?
Dallas (997 km²) fits inside Phoenix (1,341 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Phoenix is 1.3x the area of Dallas.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Phoenix?
Phoenix has approximately 1.6 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Phoenix has 0.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Phoenix?
Dallas is more densely populated with 1,304 people per km², compared to 1,201 people per km².
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 Phoenix

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Phoenix is 1,422 km (884 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 10m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.

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