Gilbert, Arizona is 2.1 times larger than Irvine, California.
Area: 363 km2 calculated
Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located southeast of Phoenix, within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Once known as the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World", Gilbert is currently the most populous incorporated town in the United States. Wikipedia
Area: 173 km2 calculated
Irvine is a suburban city in Orange County, California, United States. It is a planned city, mainly developed by the Irvine Company since the 1960s. Wikipedia