Comparing Iceland with Switzerland

Compare Climate information for Iceland and Switzerland

Is Iceland warmer or hotter than Switzerland?

On average across the year, no, Iceland is not hotter than Switzerland . Iceland has an average temperature of 5°C/41°F and Switzerland has an average temperature of 10°C/50°F.

Iceland's hottest month is August, with an average maximum temperature of 14°C/57°F, which is not hotter than Switzerland's hottest month (July, with an average maximum temperature of 25°C/77°F).

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Is Iceland colder or cooler than Switzerland?

On average across the year, yes, Iceland is colder than Switzerland . Iceland has an average minimum temperature of 3°C/37°F and Switzerland has an average minimum temperature of 6°C/43°F.



Iceland's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of -1°C/30°F, which is not colder than Switzerland's coldest month (February, with an average minimum temperature of -2°C/28°F).

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Compare location information for Iceland and Switzerland

How far is Iceland from Switzerland?

The midpoint of Iceland is approximately 1,613 miles (2,596km) north west of Switzerland.

Is Iceland further west than Switzerland?

Yes, Iceland is further west than Switzerland. The midpoint of Iceland is further west by approximately 518 miles (834km).

Is Iceland further east than Switzerland?

No, Iceland is not further east than Switzerland.

Is Iceland further north than Switzerland?

Yes, Iceland is further north than Switzerland. The midpoint of Iceland is further north by approximately 1,254 miles (2,018km).

Is Iceland further south than Switzerland?

No, Iceland is not further south than Switzerland.

Is Iceland bigger than Switzerland?

Yes, Iceland is bigger than Switzerland. Iceland has an area of 100,250 km2 (259,648 miles2) and Switzerland has an area of 39,997 km2 (103,592 miles2) which means that Iceland is 60,253 km2 (156,055 miles2) bigger than Switzerland.
That makes Iceland 3 times bigger than Switzerland.

Is Iceland smaller than Switzerland?

No, Iceland is not smaller than Switzerland. Iceland has an area of 100,250 km2 (259,648 miles2) and Switzerland has an area of 39,997 km2 (103,592 miles2) which means that Iceland is 60,253 km2 (156,055 miles2) bigger than Switzerland.
That makes Iceland 3 times bigger than Switzerland.

How far is Switzerland from Iceland?

The midpoint of Switzerland is approximately 1,613 miles (2,596km) south east of Iceland.

Is Switzerland further west than Iceland?

No, Switzerland is not further west than Iceland.

Is Switzerland further east than Iceland?

Yes, Switzerland is further east than Iceland. The midpoint of Switzerland is further east by approximately 518 miles (834km).

Is Switzerland further north than Iceland?

No, Switzerland is not further north than Iceland.

Is Switzerland further south than Iceland?

Yes, Switzerland is further south than Iceland. The midpoint of Switzerland is further south by approximately 1,254 miles (2,018km).

Is Switzerland bigger than Iceland?

No, Switzerland is smaller than Iceland. Switzerland has an area of 39,997 km2 (103,592 miles2) and Iceland has an area of 100,250 km2 (259,648 miles2) which means that Switzerland is 60,253 km2 (156,055 miles2) smaller than Iceland.
That makes Switzerland 3 times smaller than Iceland.

Is Switzerland smaller than Iceland?

Yes, Switzerland is smaller than Iceland. Switzerland has an area of 39,997 km2 (103,592 miles2) and Iceland has an area of 100,250 km2 (259,648 miles2) which means that Switzerland is 60,253 km2 (156,055 miles2) smaller than Iceland.
That makes Switzerland 3 times smaller than Iceland.

Compare population information for Iceland and Switzerland

Is Iceland more populated than Switzerland?

No, Iceland is not more populated than Switzerland. Iceland has a population of 357,603 and Switzerland has a population of 8,508,698 which means that Iceland has 8,151,095 fewer people than Switzerland.
That makes Iceland 24 times less populated than Switzerland.

Is Iceland less populated than Switzerland?

Yes, Iceland is less populated than Switzerland. Iceland has a population of 357,603 and Switzerland has a population of 8,508,698 which means that Iceland has 8,151,095 fewer people than Switzerland.
That makes Iceland 24 times less populated than Switzerland.

Is Switzerland more populated than Iceland?

Yes, Switzerland is more populated than Iceland. Switzerland has a population of 8,508,698 and Iceland has a population of 357,603 which means that Switzerland has 8,151,095 more people than Iceland.
That makes Switzerland 24 times more populated than Iceland.

Is Switzerland less populated than Iceland?

No, Switzerland is not less populated than Iceland. Switzerland has a population of 8,508,698 and Iceland has a population of 357,603 which means that Switzerland has 8,151,095 more people than Iceland.
That makes Switzerland 24 times more populated than Iceland.

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