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Dallas

997 km²

Wuhan

8,569 km²

Dallas vs Wuhan - City Size Comparison

Dallas vs Wuhan - City Size Comparison

Dallas

United States

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

People's Republic of China

Area8,569 km²
Population12.33M
Density1,439 /km²
Elevation37 m

Area Comparison

Dallas is 8.6x smaller than Wuhan

Population Comparison

Dallas has 9.5x fewer people than Wuhan

Is Dallas Bigger Than Wuhan?

Yes — Wuhan is 8.6x larger than Dallas by area. Wuhan spans 8,569 km² (3,309 mi²) while Dallas covers 997 km² (385 mi²) — a difference of 7,572 km². You could fit Dallas inside Wuhan approximately 8 times.

To put Dallas's size in perspective, its area of 997 km² is about 1.1x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Wuhan at 8,569 km² is about 1.4x the size of 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. Wuhan, by comparison, equals about 1,200,000 American football fields, 140 times the area of Manhattan, or 81 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 Wuhan

Wuhan is the capital of Hubei, China. With a population of 13,739,000, it is the most populous city in Hubei and the seventh-most-populous city in China. It is also one of China's nine national central cities.

Also known as "River City", Wuhan has an area of 8,569 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. Visitors come for Yellow Crane Tower, Yangtze River confluence, East Lake, and much more.

Wuhan houses 13.7 million residents, ranking as the seventh-most populous city in all of China.

Population Density

Dallas has a population density of 1,304 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Wuhan, with 1,439 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Both cities have comparable density, though Wuhan is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Dallas fits inside Wuhan ~8 times

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 Wuhan

Wuhan covers 8,569 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Guangzhou (7,434 km²), Melbourne (9,993 km²), Xi'an (10,097 km²), Perth (6,417 km²), or Shanghai (6,341 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas actually bigger than Wuhan?
Wuhan is 8.6 times larger than Dallas by area. Wuhan covers 8,569 km² while Dallas spans 997 km², a difference of 7,572 km².
How many times does Dallas fit inside Wuhan?
Dallas (997 km²) fits inside Wuhan (8,569 km²) approximately 8 times. That means Wuhan is 8.6x the area of Dallas.
What is the population difference between Dallas and Wuhan?
Wuhan has approximately 12.3 million people, while Dallas has about 1.3 million. Wuhan has 11.0 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dallas or Wuhan?
Wuhan is more densely populated with 1,439 people per km², compared to 1,304 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 Wuhan

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Wuhan is 12,246 km (7,609 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 54m.

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