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Dallas

997 km²

Vancouver

115 km²

Dallas vs Vancouver - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Vancouver - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

Canada

Area115 km²
Population0.66M
Density5,739 /km²
Elevation2 m
Founded1886
ClimateMarine west coast climate

Area Comparison

Dallas is 8.7x larger than Vancouver

Population Comparison

Dallas has 2.0x more people than Vancouver

Is Dallas Bigger Than Vancouver?

In terms of area, Dallas is 8.7x the size of Vancouver. Dallas spans 997 km² (385 mi²) while Vancouver covers 115 km² (44 mi²) — a difference of 882 km². You could fit Vancouver inside Dallas approximately 8 times.

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Vancouver at 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco.

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 Vancouver, that's about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 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 Vancouver

Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Metro Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million.

Also known as "Hollywood North", Vancouver has an area of 115 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. It was established in 1886. Visitors come for Stanley Park, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and much more.

Vancouver grew from 631,486 residents in 2016 to 662,248 by the 2021 census, leading all of British Columbia.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Vancouver, with 5,739 people per km², is a densely populated city. Vancouver is dramatically more crowded, with 4.4x the population density.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Vancouver fits inside Dallas ~8 times

Density Gap

Vancouver is 4.4x 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 Vancouver

Vancouver covers 115 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Francisco (121 km²), Paris (105 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), or Miami (143 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas actually bigger than Vancouver?
Dallas is 8.7 times larger than Vancouver by area. Dallas covers 997 km² while Vancouver spans 115 km², a difference of 882 km².
How many times does Vancouver fit inside Dallas?
Vancouver (115 km²) fits inside Dallas (997 km²) approximately 8 times. That means Dallas is 8.7x the area of Vancouver.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Vancouver?
Dallas has approximately 1.3 million people, while Vancouver has about 0.7 million. Dallas has 0.6 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Vancouver?
Vancouver is more densely populated with 5,739 people per km², compared to 1,304 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Dallas and Vancouver

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Vancouver is 2,843 km (1,766 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 51m.

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