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Ilulissat, Avannaata, Greenland – Greenland Flag

Current Date And Time In Ilulissat, Greenland

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
20:43:58 WGST
State: Avannaata
Currency: Danish Krone (DKK)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (WGST)
Population: 4,413

📍 Cities Near To Ilulissat


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ilulissat in Avannaata, Greenland with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Ilulissat.

📍 Ilulissat Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Ilulissat from our regional database:

State / RegionAvannaata
Total Population4,413
Land Area11.25 km²
Population Density392.27 / km²
Center Latitude69.2198° N
Center Longitude-51.0986° E
Elevation11 m (36 ft)
UTC Time Zone-04:00 to +00:00
Population Rank in Avannaata#1 of 4
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aasiaat Aasiaat56 90 49
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Aasiaat Aasiaat56 91 49
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Akunnaaq Akunnaaq45 72 39
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Diskofjord Diskofjord72 116 62
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kangerlussuaq Kangerlussuaq153 246 133
South (S)
National Flag Of Kitsissuarsuit Kitsissuarsuit56 90 49
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Maniitsoq Maniitsoq267 430 232
South (S)
National Flag Of Nuuk Nuuk348 561 303
South (S)
National Flag Of Qasigiannguit Qasigiannguit28 45 24
South (S)
National Flag Of Qeqertarsuaq Qeqertarsuaq60 96 52
West (W)
National Flag Of Sisimiut Sisimiut171 275 148
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Upernavik Upernavik271 436 235
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Uummannaq Uummannaq103 166 90
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Ilulissat


States and regions closest to Avannaata (home state of Ilulissat), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kujalleq Kujalleq1,029 1,656 894
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador1,515 2,438 1,315
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Qeqertalik Qeqertalik555 893 482
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Qeqqata Qeqqata683 1,099 593
South (S)
National Flag Of Sermersooq Sermersooq618 994 536
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Ilulissat


Countries bordering or closest to Greenland, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ilulissat's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Ilulissat. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Avannaata, Greenland.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ilulissat (You)Avannaata4,413
QasigiannguitQeqertalik1,08144.7S
AkunnaaqAvannaata72.1SW
AasiaatAvannaata90.5SW
KitsissuarsuitAvannaata90.5SW
AasiaatQeqertalik3,00590.5SW
QeqertarsuaqQeqertalik83996.2W
DiskofjordQeqertalik11115.6WNW
UummannaqAvannaata1,407166.4NNW
KangerlussuaqQeqqata508246.4S
SisimiutQeqqata5,227275.1SSW

🏆 Avannaata City Rankings

How does Ilulissat rank within Avannaata? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Ilulissat appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Ilulissat ⭐4,413
Uummannaq1,407
Upernavik1,129
Qaanaaq646

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Qaanaaq225,500.00
Ilulissat ⭐11.25
Uummannaq10.29
Upernavik4.22

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Ilulissat ⭐392.27
Upernavik267.54
Uummannaq136.73
Qaanaaq0.00
✈️ Nearest Airport
Ilulissat Airport
IATA: JAV
3 km (2 mi) from Ilulissat
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Avannaata Cities
Ilulissat ranks #1 of 4 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Ilulissat? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Ilulissat Sits on the Map

Ilulissat sits inside Avannaata, Greenland and ranks #1 of 4 cities in Avannaata by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Ilulissat to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Ilulissat outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Ilulissat and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ilulissat against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Avannaata city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ilulissat: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ilulissat and the countries closest to Ilulissat by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Greenland. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Ilulissat, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Ilulissat at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ilulissat

If you're stringing together stops in Avannaata, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ilulissat — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ilulissat MapView the Ilulissat map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ilulissat Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Avannaata OverviewExplore the Avannaata state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Greenland Country DataGet complete Greenland data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Ilulissat

Which cities are closest to Ilulissat?

See the Cities Near To Ilulissat table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Avannaata by population and density.

How is the distance from Ilulissat to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ilulissat and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Ilulissat map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Ilulissat will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Ilulissat to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Ilulissat?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ilulissat. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Avannaata city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Ilulissat compare in size to the cities near it?

Ilulissat ranks #1 of 4 cities in Avannaata by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Ilulissat?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ilulissat is Ilulissat Airport (JAV), about 3 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.