Seaport · Faroe Islands
Port of Kongshavn
Kongshavn (Faroe Islands) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32700). It lies on the Norwegian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Faroe Islands
- World Port Index no.
- 32700
- Coordinates
- 62.12°N, 6.73°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Faroe Islands
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,470 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,490 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,920 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kongshavn, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 141 (Enroute) - Scotland.
Frequently asked questions about Kongshavn
Where is Port of Kongshavn?
Kongshavn (Faroe Islands) lies on the Norwegian Sea, at about 62.12°N, 6.73°W.
How far is Kongshavn from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,470 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,920 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Gothenburg, Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kongshavn?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kongshavn through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.