Seaport · Iceland
Port of Vopnafjordur
Vopnafjordur (Iceland) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 360). It lies on the Norwegian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ISVPN
- World Port Index no.
- 360
- Coordinates
- 65.75°N, 14.82°W
- Main use
- Cargo
- Waters
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Iceland East Coast
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 18.0 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 1.3 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
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) | 5,550 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,560 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,980 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Vopnafjordur, 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 Vopnafjordur
Where is Port of Vopnafjordur?
Vopnafjordur (Iceland) lies on the Norwegian Sea, at about 65.75°N, 14.82°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Vopnafjordur?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ISVPN for Vopnafjordur. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Vopnafjordur?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 7.5 m for Vopnafjordur. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Vopnafjordur from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,550 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,980 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 Vopnafjordur?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Vopnafjordur 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.