Distance Between Greenland Cities

To calculate the distance between cities in Greenland, click on a city from the list below. Greenland (GL) is located in the continent of North America and doesn't share borders with any country. However, the countries closest to Greenland are the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Svalbard and Jan Mayen. For distance calculations to cities in these countries, see cities near Greenland.

Cities in Greenland

Note: that the cities listed below are deemed major based on population. While there may be more major cities, these are the most populated cities in Greenland.

City Population
Nuuk (Country Capital)14,798
Sisimiut5,227
Ilulissat4,413
Qaqortoq3,224
Aasiaat3,005
Maniitsoq2,866
Paamiut1,862
Tasiilaq1,829
Nanortalik1,509
Qasigiannguit1,341
Uummannaq1,299
Upernavik1,129

Cities Near Greenland

The list below shows the distance between the above cities in Greenland and populated cities outside of Greenland which are closest.

  • Mi = Miles
  • Km = Kilometers
  • = Flight distance
  • = Driving distance
  Greenland to Faroe Islands  
Tasiilaq to Eiði1519.4 Km (944.1 Mi)
  Greenland to Iceland  
Tasiilaq to Ólafsvík651.9 Km (405.1 Mi)
  Greenland to Svalbard and Jan Mayen  
Tasiilaq to Olonkin City1311.9 Km (815.2 Mi)
Distance Between Greenland and Other Countries

The distance between cities in Greenland and cities in other countries; Iceland cities are nearest due to being 651.9 kilometers away.

To Country Distance From Greenland
Iceland 651.9 Km (405.1 Mi)
Svalbard and Jan Mayen 1311.9 Km (815.2 Mi)
Faroe Islands 1519.4 Km (944.1 Mi)