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Dallas

997 km²

Portland

376 km²

Dallas vs Portland - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Portland - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

United States

Area376 km²
Population0.65M
Density1,729 /km²
Elevation152 m

Area Comparison

Dallas is 2.7x larger than Portland

Population Comparison

Dallas has 2.0x more people than Portland

Is Dallas Bigger Than Portland?

In terms of area, Dallas is 2.7x the size of Portland. Dallas spans 997 km² (385 mi²) while Portland covers 376 km² (145 mi²) — a difference of 621 km². You could fit Portland 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, Portland at 376 km² is about 1.6x smaller than Seoul.

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. Portland, by comparison, equals about 53,000 American football fields, 190 times the area of Monaco, or 110 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 Portland

Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located in the Pacific Northwest at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, it is the 28th-most populous city in the United States, sixth-most populous on the West Coast, and fourth-most populous in the Pacific Northwest, with a population of 652,503 at the 2020 census. The Portland metropolitan area, with over 2.54 million residents, is the 26th-largest metropolitan area in the nation.

Also known as "Rose City", Portland has an area of 376 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Visitors come for Powell's City of Books, Voodoo Doughnut, Washington Park, and much more.

Portland sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the Pacific Northwest.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Portland, with 1,729 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Both cities have comparable density, though Portland is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Portland fits inside Dallas ~2 times

Density Gap

Portland is 1.3x 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 Portland

Portland covers 376 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Philadelphia (370 km²), Seattle (369 km²), Dhaka (368 km²), Denver (401 km²), or Atlanta (348 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Dallas or Portland?
Dallas is 2.7 times larger than Portland by area. Dallas covers 997 km² while Portland spans 376 km², a difference of 621 km².
How many times does Portland fit inside Dallas?
Portland (376 km²) fits inside Dallas (997 km²) approximately 2 times. That means Dallas is 2.7x the area of Portland.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Portland?
Dallas has approximately 1.3 million people, while Portland has about 0.7 million. Dallas has 0.7 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Portland?
Portland is more densely populated with 1,729 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Dallas and Portland

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Portland is 2,625 km (1,631 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 35m.

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