Seaport · Iceland
Port of Raufarhofn
Raufarhofn (Iceland) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 340). It lies on the Greenland Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ISRAU
- World Port Index no.
- 340
- Coordinates
- 66.45°N, 15.93°W
- Main use
- Cargo
- Waters
- Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Iceland North Coast
- 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 | 9.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 10.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.4 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Breakbulk
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 5,540 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,560 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,970 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Raufarhofn, 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. 181 (Enroute) - Greenland and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions about Raufarhofn
Where is Port of Raufarhofn?
Raufarhofn (Iceland) lies on the Greenland Sea, at about 66.45°N, 15.93°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Raufarhofn?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ISRAU for Raufarhofn. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Raufarhofn from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,540 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,970 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 Raufarhofn?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Raufarhofn 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.