Comparing Greenland with Iceland

Compare Climate information for Greenland and Iceland

Is Greenland warmer or hotter than Iceland?

On average across the year, no, Greenland is not hotter than Iceland . Greenland has an average temperature of -2°C/28°F and Iceland has an average temperature of 5°C/41°F.

Greenland's hottest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 12°C/54°F, which is not hotter than Iceland's hottest month (August, with an average maximum temperature of 14°C/57°F).

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Is Greenland colder or cooler than Iceland?

On average across the year, yes, Greenland is colder than Iceland . Greenland has an average minimum temperature of -5°C/23°F and Iceland has an average minimum temperature of 3°C/37°F.



Greenland's coldest month is February, with an average minimum temperature of -14°C/7°F, which is colder than Iceland's coldest month (January, with an average minimum temperature of -1°C/30°F).

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Compare location information for Greenland and Iceland

How far is Greenland from Iceland?

The midpoint of Greenland is approximately 752 miles (1,211km) north west of Iceland.

Is Greenland further west than Iceland?

Yes, Greenland is further west than Iceland. The midpoint of Greenland is further west by approximately 420 miles (676km).

Is Greenland further east than Iceland?

No, Greenland is not further east than Iceland.

Is Greenland further north than Iceland?

Yes, Greenland is further north than Iceland. The midpoint of Greenland is further north by approximately 466 miles (750km).

Is Greenland further south than Iceland?

No, Greenland is not further south than Iceland.

Is Greenland bigger than Iceland?

Yes, Greenland is bigger than Iceland. Greenland has an area of 2,166,086 km2 (5,610,163 miles2) and Iceland has an area of 100,250 km2 (259,648 miles2) which means that Greenland is 2,065,836 km2 (5,350,515 miles2) bigger than Iceland.
That makes Greenland 22 times bigger than Iceland.

Is Greenland smaller than Iceland?

No, Greenland is not smaller than Iceland. Greenland has an area of 2,166,086 km2 (5,610,163 miles2) and Iceland has an area of 100,250 km2 (259,648 miles2) which means that Greenland is 2,065,836 km2 (5,350,515 miles2) bigger than Iceland.
That makes Greenland 22 times bigger than Iceland.

How far is Iceland from Greenland?

The midpoint of Iceland is approximately 752 miles (1,211km) south east of Greenland.

Is Iceland further west than Greenland?

No, Iceland is not further west than Greenland.

Is Iceland further east than Greenland?

Yes, Iceland is further east than Greenland. The midpoint of Iceland is further east by approximately 420 miles (676km).

Is Iceland further north than Greenland?

No, Iceland is not further north than Greenland.

Is Iceland further south than Greenland?

Yes, Iceland is further south than Greenland. The midpoint of Iceland is further south by approximately 466 miles (750km).

Is Iceland bigger than Greenland?

No, Iceland is smaller than Greenland. Iceland has an area of 100,250 km2 (259,648 miles2) and Greenland has an area of 2,166,086 km2 (5,610,163 miles2) which means that Iceland is 2,065,836 km2 (5,350,515 miles2) smaller than Greenland.
That makes Iceland 22 times smaller than Greenland.

Is Iceland smaller than Greenland?

Yes, Iceland is smaller than Greenland. Iceland has an area of 100,250 km2 (259,648 miles2) and Greenland has an area of 2,166,086 km2 (5,610,163 miles2) which means that Iceland is 2,065,836 km2 (5,350,515 miles2) smaller than Greenland.
That makes Iceland 22 times smaller than Greenland.

Compare population information for Greenland and Iceland

Is Greenland more populated than Iceland?

No, Greenland is not more populated than Iceland. Greenland has a population of 57,792 and Iceland has a population of 357,603 which means that Greenland has 299,811 fewer people than Iceland.
That makes Greenland 6 times less populated than Iceland.

Is Greenland less populated than Iceland?

Yes, Greenland is less populated than Iceland. Greenland has a population of 57,792 and Iceland has a population of 357,603 which means that Greenland has 299,811 fewer people than Iceland.
That makes Greenland 6 times less populated than Iceland.

Is Iceland more populated than Greenland?

Yes, Iceland is more populated than Greenland. Iceland has a population of 357,603 and Greenland has a population of 57,792 which means that Iceland has 299,811 more people than Greenland.
That makes Iceland 6 times more populated than Greenland.

Is Iceland less populated than Greenland?

No, Iceland is not less populated than Greenland. Iceland has a population of 357,603 and Greenland has a population of 57,792 which means that Iceland has 299,811 more people than Greenland.
That makes Iceland 6 times more populated than Greenland.

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