How far away is Greenland from Iceland?

Greenland and Iceland are two islands located in the North Atlantic Ocean. The distance between the two islands varies depending on the specific locations chosen. The shortest distance between Greenland and Iceland is approximately 290 kilometers (180 miles), measured between the southern tip of Greenland (Cape Farvel) and the eastern tip of Iceland (Gerpir). This distance can be covered by air in about an hour and a half.

The distance between the capital cities of Greenland (Nuuk) and Iceland (Reykjavík) is approximately 1,000 kilometers (620 miles). This journey takes several hours by air and longer by boat.