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Aasiaat, Qeqertalik, Greenland – Greenland Flag

Current Date And Time In Aasiaat, Greenland

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
14:35:28 WGST
State: Qeqertalik
Currency: Danish Krone (DKK)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (WGST)
Population: 3,005

📍 Cities Near To Aasiaat


Find cities, states and countries closest to Aasiaat in Qeqertalik, 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 Aasiaat.

📍 Aasiaat 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 Aasiaat from our regional database:

State / RegionQeqertalik
Total Population3,005
Land Area4,000.00 km²
Population Density0.75 / km²
Center Latitude68.7087° N
Center Longitude-52.8637° E
Elevation1 m (3 ft)
UTC Time Zone-04:00 to +00:00
Population Rank in Qeqertalik#1 of 4
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aasiaat Aasiaat0 0 0
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Akunnaaq Akunnaaq14 22 12
East (E)
National Flag Of Diskofjord Diskofjord60 96 52
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ilulissat Ilulissat56 91 49
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kangerlussuaq Kangerlussuaq130 210 113
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kitsissuarsuit Kitsissuarsuit0 0 0
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Maniitsoq Maniitsoq228 366 198
South (S)
National Flag Of Nuuk Nuuk314 506 273
South (S)
National Flag Of Qasigiannguit Qasigiannguit43 68 37
East (E)
National Flag Of Qeqertarsuaq Qeqertarsuaq41 66 35
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Sisimiut Sisimiut124 200 108
South (S)
National Flag Of Upernavik Upernavik291 469 253
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Uummannaq Uummannaq137 220 119
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Aasiaat


States and regions closest to Qeqertalik (home state of Aasiaat), 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 Avannaata Avannaata555 893 482
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Commune de Saint-Pierre Commune de Saint-Pierre1,519 2,445 1,319
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kujalleq Kujalleq475 764 412
South (S)
National Flag Of Maine Maine1,785 2,873 1,550
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Miquelon-Langlade Miquelon-Langlade1,516 2,440 1,317
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of New Brunswick New Brunswick1,653 2,660 1,435
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador1,082 1,741 939
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia1,711 2,754 1,486
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island1,623 2,612 1,410
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Qeqqata Qeqqata156 251 135
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Aasiaat


Countries bordering or closest to Greenland, with aerial distance and compass direction from Aasiaat'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 Aasiaat. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Qeqertalik, Greenland.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Aasiaat (You)Qeqertalik3,005
AasiaatAvannaata0.3SE
KitsissuarsuitAvannaata0.3SE
AkunnaaqAvannaata21.9E
QeqertarsuaqQeqertalik83965.6NNW
QasigiannguitQeqertalik1,08168.4E
IlulissatAvannaata4,41390.5NE
DiskofjordQeqertalik1196.3NNW
SisimiutQeqqata5,227199.6S
KangerlussuaqQeqqata508209.8SSE
UummannaqAvannaata1,407220.4N

🏆 Qeqertalik City Rankings

How does Aasiaat rank within Qeqertalik? 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 Aasiaat appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Aasiaat ⭐4,000.00
Qasigiannguit2.77
Diskofjord2.41

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Qasigiannguit390.25
Diskofjord4.56
Aasiaat ⭐0.75
✈️ Nearest Airport
Aasiaat Airport
IATA: JEG
4 km (2 mi) from Aasiaat
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 Qeqertalik Cities
Aasiaat ranks #1 of 4 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Aasiaat Sits on the Map

Aasiaat sits inside Qeqertalik, Greenland and ranks #1 of 4 cities in Qeqertalik 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 Aasiaat 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 Aasiaat 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 Aasiaat and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Aasiaat against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Qeqertalik city rankings

🌎 Beyond Aasiaat: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Aasiaat and the countries closest to Aasiaat 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 Aasiaat, 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 Aasiaat at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Aasiaat

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Aasiaat MapView the Aasiaat map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Aasiaat Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Qeqertalik OverviewExplore the Qeqertalik 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 Aasiaat

Which cities are closest to Aasiaat?

See the Cities Near To Aasiaat 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 Qeqertalik by population and density.

How is the distance from Aasiaat to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Aasiaat 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 Aasiaat 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 Aasiaat 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 Aasiaat 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 Aasiaat?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Aasiaat. 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 Qeqertalik city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Aasiaat ranks #1 of 4 cities in Qeqertalik 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 Aasiaat?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Aasiaat is Aasiaat Airport (JEG), about 4 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.