Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Reykjavík to Nuuk by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Reykjavík and Nuuk is 8 days 5h. Ships depart from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive at Nuuk (GLGOH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Reykjavík and Nuuk?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive into Nuuk (GLGOH) around 8 days 5h later. These services are operated by Eimskip and Royal Arctic.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Reykjavík to Nuuk by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Reykjavík to Nuuk takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at Kulusuk Airport (KUS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Reykjavík and Nuuk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Kulusuk Airport (KUS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Icelandair and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Reykjavík and Nuuk?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Reykjavík and Nuuk. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Nuuk by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Nuuk by cargo ship is 1,208 Nautical Miles (2,238 Kilometres / 1,390 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Reykjavík (ISREY) and Nuuk (GLGOH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Nuuk by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Nuuk by air is around 1,453 Kilometres (903 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Reykjavík to Nuuk by sea?

Accepted Answer

247kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Reykjavík to Nuuk. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Reykjavík to Nuuk?

Accepted Answer

104kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Reykjavík to Nuuk. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Icelandair	2-4 times a week	De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Icelandair	2-4 times a week	De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q
Air Greenland	2-4 times a week	De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Eimskip	Every 2-4 weeks	BRUARFOSS+1 others
Royal Arctic	Every 2-4 weeks	TUKUMA ARCTICA
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