Florida vs Texas | Geography

Geography Comparison

Florida

Texas

How Florida and Texas compare on geography: land area, highest point, statehood, and more.

Overview

Key differences

Land Area

Texas is larger than Florida.

Highest Point

Texas's highest point is Guadalupe Peak at 8,751 ft, higher than Florida.

Metric	FL	TX	Deep dive
Land Area Total land area in square miles.	65,758 sq mi	268,596 sq mi	Details ->
Highest Point Highest natural point in the state, with summit elevation.	Britton Hill (345 ft)	Guadalupe Peak (8,751 ft)	Details ->
Statehood When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.	March 3, 1845 (#27)	December 29, 1845 (#28)	Details ->
Capital City The official state capital.	Tallahassee	Austin	Details ->
Region U.S. Census Bureau geographic region.	South	South	Details ->