UpToWhereWhat can you see from Reunion Tower (Dallas)?
Its golden ball observation deck opened just in time for Dallas's one-year bicentennial celebration.
From Reunion Tower (Dallas), the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 84.7 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 84.7 km to the west (bearing 279°), at 376 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 1,922,092 terrain samples.
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The horizon is most open toward the west, where sightlines run 72.8 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the north, at 34.6 km.
| N | 34.6 km | |
| NNE | 41.1 km | |
| NE | 52.2 km | |
| ENE | 43.2 km | |
| E | 50.0 km | |
| ESE | 53.9 km | |
| SE | 51.6 km | |
| SSE | 44.9 km | |
| S | 39.1 km | |
| SSW | 36.1 km | |
| SW | 44.6 km | |
| WSW | 57.4 km | |
| W | 72.8 km | |
| WNW | 49.7 km | |
| NW | 51.4 km | |
| NNW | 55.9 km |
About Reunion Tower (Dallas)
Reunion Tower, a 561-foot observation tower in downtown Dallas, opened to the public on April 15, 1978. The tower's iconic geodesic dome, clad in 221 triangular sections of gold-tinted glass, houses the GeO-Deck observation level at 470 feet, offering panoramic views across the Dallas skyline and beyond. The tower was built as a centrepiece for the Reunion urban development complex, and its distinctive golden ball has become one of the most recognizable symbols of Dallas.
Did you know?
- The tower's geodesic dome appeared in the opening title sequence of the TV series 'Dallas' throughout its original 1978-1991 run, introducing the skyline to millions of viewers worldwide.
- At 561 feet (171 metres), it remains a distinctive landmark in downtown Dallas.
- A revolving restaurant near the top completes a full rotation every hour, letting diners watch the entire Dallas skyline drift past during a meal.
- Since a 2010s LED upgrade, the dome lights up in changing colours and patterns for holidays, sports events, and civic occasions.
- The tower was designed by architect Thomas E. Stanley as a freestanding concrete structure, with the dome's steel frame added separately at the top.
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Reunion Tower (Dallas)?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 84.7 km from Reunion Tower (Dallas). The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 48.7 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Reunion Tower (Dallas)?
The farthest terrain visible from Reunion Tower (Dallas) lies 84.7 km to the west, at an elevation of 376 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Reunion Tower (Dallas)?
The observation point at Reunion Tower (Dallas) sits at 310 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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