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Dallas

997 km²

Toronto

630 km²

Dallas vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

Canada

Area630 km²
Population2.93M
Density4,651 /km²
Elevation76 m
Metro Pop.6.2M
Founded1793
Climatehumid continental

Area Comparison

Dallas is 1.6x larger than Toronto

Population Comparison

Dallas has 2.3x fewer people than Toronto

Is Dallas Bigger Than Toronto?

Yes — Dallas is 1.6x larger than Toronto by area. Dallas spans 997 km² (385 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 367 km².

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.

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. Toronto works out to about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.

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 Toronto

Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located on a harbour at the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. The city is the fourth-most populous city in North America, behind Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles, with a census population of 2,794,356 as of 2021.

Nicknamed "The Six", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. The city dates back to 1793. Visitors come for CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Distillery District, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.

Toronto is the fourth-most populous city in North America, ranking behind only Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Toronto is dramatically more crowded, with 3.6x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Toronto is 3.6x 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 Toronto

Toronto covers 630 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hyderabad (650 km²), Chicago (606 km²), Seoul (605 km²), Madrid (604 km²), or Mumbai (603 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas bigger than Toronto?
Dallas is 1.6 times larger than Toronto by area. Dallas covers 997 km² while Toronto spans 630 km², a difference of 367 km².
How many times does Toronto fit inside Dallas?
Toronto (630 km²) fits inside Dallas (997 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Dallas is 1.6x the area of Toronto.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Toronto?
Toronto has approximately 2.9 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Toronto has 1.6 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Toronto?
Toronto is more densely populated with 4,651 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Dallas and Toronto

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Toronto is 1,937 km (1,204 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 47m.

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