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How Big Is Greenland?

Greenland, located in North America, is the 12th largest country in the world, covering approximately 2,166,086 square kilometers (836,330 square miles). That's about 1.5 times the size of Alaska. It is home to approximately 57,792 people.

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2,166,086 km²
836,330 sq mi
#12 of 236 countries
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Greenland's Geography

Greenland has approximately 44,087 km of coastline. Within North America, Greenland is the 3rd largest of 36 countries, sitting between United States and Mexico.

How Far Across Is Greenland?

Greenland stretches approximately 2,656 km (1,650 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Dallas, and 2,146 km (1,333 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from London to Istanbul. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 24 hours to drive across.

How Many Times Does Greenland Fit?

5×

Greenland fits inside United States 5 times

2×

Greenland fits inside India 2 times

4×

France fits inside Greenland 4 times

4×

Greenland fits inside Brazil 4 times

Similar in Size

New Mexico
New Mexico
314,310 km²
85% smaller
Alaska
Alaska
1,481,348 km²
32% smaller
Mexico
Mexico
1,964,375 km²
9% smaller
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
2,149,690 km²
about the same size
Greenland
Greenland
2,166,086 km²
Algeria
Algeria
2,381,740 km²
10% larger

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Greenland at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 2,166,086 km² (836,330 sq mi)
World Size Rank #12 of 236
Capital Nuuk
Population Density 0 per km²
Population 57,792 people
Coastline 44,087 km
Life Expectancy 74.0 years
GDP per Capita $68,100 USD