List of mountain peaks of Greenland
This article comprises three sortable tables of major mountain peaks[1] of the nation of Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat). Kalaallit Nunaat includes the Island of Greenland and surrounding islands.
The summit of a mountain or hill may be measured in three principal ways:
- The topographic elevation of a summit measures the height of the summit above a geodetic sea level.[2] The first table below ranks the 40 highest major summits of Greenland by elevation.
- The topographic prominence of a summit is a measure of how high the summit rises above its surroundings.[2][3] The second table below ranks the 40 most prominent summits of Greenland.
- The topographic isolation (or radius of dominance) of a summit measures how far the summit lies from its nearest point of equal elevation.[4] The third table below ranks the 40 most isolated major summits of Greenland.
Highest major summits
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Of the highest major summits of Greenland, four peaks exceed 3000 meters (9843 feet) elevation and 24 peaks equal or exceed 2000 meters (6562 feet) elevation.
Rank | Mountain peak | Island | Elevation | Prominence | Isolation | Location |
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1 | Gunnbjørn Fjeld[5][6][a][b] | Island of Greenland | 3694 m 12,119 ft | 3694 m 12,119 ft | 3,254 km 2,022 mi | 68°55′06″N 29°53′57″W / 68.9184°N 29.8991°W / 68.9184; -29.8991 (Gunnbjørn Fjeld) |
2 | Mont Forel[7][c] | Island of Greenland | 3391 m 11,125 ft | 1581 m 5,187 ft | 357 km 222 mi | 66°56′07″N 36°47′14″W / 66.9354°N 36.7873°W / 66.9354; -36.7873 (Mont Forel) |
3 | Ejnar Mikkelsen Fjeld[8][d] | Island of Greenland | 3325 m 10,909 ft | 1625 m 5,331 ft | 16.29 km 10.12 mi | 68°53′45″N 28°37′40″W / 68.8957°N 28.6279°W / 68.8957; -28.6279 (Ejnar Mikkelsen Fjeld) |
4 | Greenland Ice Sheet high point[9][e] | Island of Greenland | 3238 m 10,623 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 476 km 296 mi | 72°28′00″N 37°06′00″W / 72.4667°N 37.1000°W / 72.4667; -37.1000 (Greenland Ice Sheet high point) |
5 | Petermann Bjerg[10][f] | Island of Greenland | 2933 m 9,623 ft | 1200 m 3,937 ft | 288 km 179.1 mi | 73°05′26″N 28°37′07″W / 73.0905°N 28.6187°W / 73.0905; -28.6187 (Petermann Bjerg) |
6 | Dansketinden[11][g] | Island of Greenland | 2842 m 9,324 ft | 2257 m 7,405 ft | 164.9 km 102.5 mi | 72°07′34″N 24°57′04″W / 72.1262°N 24.9512°W / 72.1262; -24.9512 (Dansketinden) |
7 | Patuersoq[12][h] | Island of Greenland | 2740 m 8,990 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 291 km 181.1 mi | 60°50′00″N 44°14′00″W / 60.8333°N 44.2333°W / 60.8333; -44.2333 (Patuersoq) |
8 | Avannaarsua high point[13][i] | Island of Greenland | 2600 m 8,530 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 636 km 395 mi | 77°30′00″N 47°37′00″W / 77.5000°N 47.6167°W / 77.5000; -47.6167 (Avannaarsua high point) |
9 | Sukkertoppen[14][j] | Island of Greenland | 2440 m 8,005 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 401 km 249 mi | 66°12′00″N 52°21′00″W / 66.2000°N 52.3500°W / 66.2000; -52.3500 (Sukkertoppen) |
10 | Klosterbjerge[15] | Island of Greenland | 2410 m 7,907 ft | 1635 m 5,364 ft | 38.8 km 24.1 mi | 72°15′00″N 25°57′00″W / 72.2500°N 25.9500°W / 72.2500; -25.9500 (Klosterbjerge) |
11 | Margaretatopp[16] | Island of Greenland | 2360 m 7,743 ft | 1585 m 5,200 ft | 69 km 42.9 mi | 73°22′00″N 26°18′00″W / 73.3667°N 26.3000°W / 73.3667; -26.3000 (Margaretatopp) |
12 | Reval Toppen[17] | Queen Louise Land | 2320 m 7,612 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 368 km 229 mi | 76°39′38″N 25°42′24″W / 76.6606°N 25.7067°W / 76.6606; -25.7067 (Reval Toppen) |
Payers Tinde[18] | Island of Greenland | 2320 m 7,612 ft | 2045 m 6,709 ft | 26.1 km 16.24 mi | 73°08′00″N 26°22′00″W / 73.1333°N 26.3667°W / 73.1333; -26.3667 (Payers Tinde) | |
14 | Perserajoq[19] | Island of Greenland | 2259 m 7,411 ft | 2009 m 6,591 ft | 527 km 328 mi | 71°24′00″N 51°58′00″W / 71.4000°N 51.9667°W / 71.4000; -51.9667 (Perserajoq) |
15 | Renland high point[20] | Island of Greenland | 2200 m 7,218 ft | 1950 m 6,398 ft | 100.8 km 62.6 mi | 71°20′00″N 26°20′00″W / 71.3333°N 26.3333°W / 71.3333; -26.3333 (Renland high point) |
16 | Kloftbjerge[21] | Island of Greenland | 2163 m 7,096 ft | 1613 m 5,292 ft | 92.3 km 57.4 mi | 71°20′00″N 25°45′00″W / 71.3333°N 25.7500°W / 71.3333; -25.7500 (Kloftbjerge) |
17 | Nuussuaq high point[22][k] | Island of Greenland | 2144 m 7,034 ft | 1669 m 5,476 ft | 86.6 km 53.8 mi | 70°41′48″N 52°58′22″W / 70.6966°N 52.9728°W / 70.6966; -52.9728 (Nuussuaq high point) |
18 | Agssaussat[23] | Island of Greenland | 2140 m 7,021 ft | 1615 m 5,299 ft | 18.06 km 11.22 mi | 65°53′00″N 52°07′00″W / 65.8833°N 52.1167°W / 65.8833; -52.1167 (Agssaussat) |
19 | Palup Qaqa high point[24] | Island of Upernivik | 2105 m 6,906 ft | 2105 m 6,906 ft | 31.2 km 19.4 mi | 71°20′00″N 52°49′00″W / 71.3333°N 52.8167°W / 71.3333; -52.8167 (Palup Qaqa high point) |
20 | Gaaseland high point[25] | Island of Greenland | 2100 m 6,890 ft | 1550 m 5,085 ft | 135.6 km 84.3 mi | 70°12′00″N 27°40′00″W / 70.2000°N 27.6667°W / 70.2000; -27.6667 (Gaaseland high point) |
21 | Milne Land high point[26] | Island of Milne Land | 2050 m 6,726 ft | 2050 m 6,726 ft | 58.1 km 36.1 mi | 70°49′10″N 26°35′44″W / 70.8194°N 26.5956°W / 70.8194; -26.5956 (Milne Land high point) |
22 | Paatuut[27] | Island of Greenland | 2010 m 6,594 ft | 1585 m 5,200 ft | 45.8 km 28.4 mi | 70°17′48″N 52°42′06″W / 70.2966°N 52.7017°W / 70.2966; -52.7017 (Paatuut) |
23 | Favres Bjerg[28][l] | Island of Greenland | 2000 m 6,562 ft | 1546 m 5,072 ft | 117.1 km 72.8 mi | 73°57′00″N 23°12′00″W / 73.9500°N 23.2000°W / 73.9500; -23.2000 (Favres Bjerg) |
Johnstrup Bjerge[29] | Island of Greenland | 2000 m 6,562 ft | 1540 m 5,052 ft | 30.9 km 19.21 mi | 73°00′00″N 25°32′00″W / 73.0000°N 25.5333°W / 73.0000; -25.5333 (Johnstrup Bjerge) | |
25 | Peary Land high point[30][m] | Island of Greenland | 1910 m 6,266 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 509 km 317 mi | 83°19′00″N 35°20′00″W / 83.3167°N 35.3333°W / 83.3167; -35.3333 (Peary Land high point) |
26 | Pyramiden[31][n][o] | Disko Island | 1904 m 6,247 ft | 1904 m 6,247 ft | 32.7 km 20.3 mi | 70°07′10″N 53°23′20″W / 70.1195°N 53.3890°W / 70.1195; -53.3890 (Pyramiden) |
27 | Angelin Bjerg[32][p] | Ymer Island | 1900 m 6,234 ft | 1900 m 6,234 ft | 43.7 km 27.1 mi | 73°10′00″N 24°19′00″W / 73.1667°N 24.3167°W / 73.1667; -24.3167 (Angelin Bjerg) |
28 | Traill Island high point[33] | Traill Island | 1884 m 6,181 ft | 1884 m 6,181 ft | 50.8 km 31.6 mi | 72°43′00″N 24°04′00″W / 72.7167°N 24.0667°W / 72.7167; -24.0667 (Traill Island high point) |
29 | Parnaqussuit Qavaat high point[34] | Island of Greenland | 1860 m 6,102 ft | 1820 m 5,971 ft | 36.9 km 23 mi | 66°26′00″N 52°55′00″W / 66.4333°N 52.9167°W / 66.4333; -52.9167 (Parnaqussuit Qavaat high point) |
30 | Berzelius Bjerg[35] | Island of Greenland | 1810 m 5,938 ft | 1535 m 5,036 ft | 38.5 km 23.9 mi | 72°28′00″N 25°04′00″W / 72.4667°N 25.0667°W / 72.4667; -25.0667 (Berzelius Bjerg) |
31 | Qingagssat Qaqit[36][q] | Island of Greenland | 1782 m 5,846 ft | 1632 m 5,354 ft | 23.3 km 14.47 mi | 60°33′55″N 44°41′42″W / 60.5654°N 44.6949°W / 60.5654; -44.6949 (Qingagssat Qaqit) |
32 | Storo high point[37] | Island of Storo | 1770 m 5,807 ft | 1770 m 5,807 ft | 32.6 km 20.3 mi | 70°50′00″N 27°29′00″W / 70.8333°N 27.4833°W / 70.8333; -27.4833 (Storo high point) |
33 | Snehaetten[38][r] | Qeqertaq Island | 1765 m 5,791 ft | 1765 m 5,791 ft | 34.4 km 21.4 mi | 71°39′15″N 53°09′51″W / 71.6542°N 53.1641°W / 71.6542; -53.1641 (Snehaetten) |
34 | Agdleruussakasit[39][s] | Island of Greenland | 1763 m 5,784 ft | 1585 m 5,200 ft | 5.75 km 3.57 mi | 60°08′11″N 44°31′45″W / 60.1364°N 44.5293°W / 60.1364; -44.5293 (Agdleruussakasit) |
35 | Hahn Land high point[40][t] | Island of Greenland | 1744 m 5,722 ft | 1694 m 5,558 ft | 347 km 216 mi | 80°26′00″N 19°50′00″W / 80.4333°N 19.8333°W / 80.4333; -19.8333 (Hahn Land high point) |
36 | Point 1740[41] | Island of Greenland | 1740 m 5,709 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 263 km 163.4 mi | 63°40′00″N 50°13′00″W / 63.6667°N 50.2167°W / 63.6667; -50.2167 (Point 1740) |
37 | Azimuthbjerg[42][u] | Island of Skjoldungen | 1738 m 5,702 ft | 1738 m 5,702 ft | 140.5 km 87.3 mi | 63°27′19″N 41°51′03″W / 63.4552°N 41.8508°W / 63.4552; -41.8508 (Azimuthbjerg) |
38 | Svedenborg Bjerg[43][v] | Geographical Society Island | 1730 m 5,676 ft | 1730 m 5,676 ft | 24.9 km 15.48 mi | 72°56′37″N 24°20′28″W / 72.9436°N 24.3412°W / 72.9436; -24.3412 (Svedenborg Bjerg) |
39 | Appaalik[44][w] | Appat Island | 1711 m 5,614 ft | 1711 m 5,614 ft | 45.6 km 28.3 mi | 70°56′51″N 51°59′30″W / 70.9474°N 51.9918°W / 70.9474; -51.9918 (Appaalik) |
40 | Hardersbjerg[45] | Island of Greenland | 1679 m 5,509 ft | 1658 m 5,440 ft | 56.2 km 34.9 mi | 73°26′00″N 22°50′00″W / 73.4333°N 22.8333°W / 73.4333; -22.8333 (Hardersbjerg) |
Most prominent summits
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Of the most prominent summits of Greenland, only Gunnbjørn Fjeld exceeds 3000 meters (9843 feet) of topographic prominence. Six peaks exceed 2000 meters (6562 feet) and 38 peaks are ultra-prominent summits with at least 1500 meters (4921 feet) of topographic prominence.
Rank | Mountain peak | Island | Elevation | Prominence | Isolation | Location |
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1 | Gunnbjørn Fjeld[5][6][a][b] | Island of Greenland | 3694 m 12,119 ft | 3694 m 12,119 ft | 3,254.13 | 68°55′06″N 29°53′57″W / 68.9184°N 29.8991°W / 68.9184; -29.8991 (Gunnbjørn Fjeld) |
2 | Dansketinden[11][g] | Island of Greenland | 2842 m 9,324 ft | 2257 m 7,405 ft | 164.9 km 102.5 mi | 72°07′34″N 24°57′04″W / 72.1262°N 24.9512°W / 72.1262; -24.9512 (Dansketinden) |
3 | Palup Qaqa high point[24] | Island of Palup Qaqa | 2105 m 6,906 ft | 2105 m 6,906 ft | 31.2 km 19.4 mi | 71°20′00″N 52°49′00″W / 71.3333°N 52.8167°W / 71.3333; -52.8167 (Palup Qaqa high point) |
4 | Milne Land high point[26] | Island of Milne Land | 2050 m 6,726 ft | 2050 m 6,726 ft | 58.1 km 36.1 mi | 70°49′10″N 26°35′44″W / 70.8194°N 26.5956°W / 70.8194; -26.5956 (Milne Land high point) |
5 | Payers Tinde[18] | Island of Greenland | 2320 m 7,612 ft | 2045 m 6,709 ft | 26.1 km 16.24 mi | 73°08′00″N 26°22′00″W / 73.1333°N 26.3667°W / 73.1333; -26.3667 (Payers Tinde) |
6 | Perserajoq[19] | Island of Greenland | 2259 m 7,411 ft | 2009 m 6,591 ft | 527 km 328 mi | 71°24′00″N 51°58′00″W / 71.4000°N 51.9667°W / 71.4000; -51.9667 (Perserajoq) |
7 | Renland high point[20] | Island of Greenland | 2200 m 7,218 ft | 1950 m 6,398 ft | 100.8 km 62.6 mi | 71°20′00″N 26°20′00″W / 71.3333°N 26.3333°W / 71.3333; -26.3333 (Renland high point) |
8 | Pyramiden[31][n][o] | Disko Island | 1904 m 6,247 ft | 1904 m 6,247 ft | 32.7 km 20.3 mi | 70°07′10″N 53°23′20″W / 70.1195°N 53.3890°W / 70.1195; -53.3890 (Pyramiden) |
9 | Angelin Bjerg[32][p] | Ymer Island | 1900 m 6,234 ft | 1900 m 6,234 ft | 43.7 km 27.1 mi | 73°10′00″N 24°19′00″W / 73.1667°N 24.3167°W / 73.1667; -24.3167 (Angelin Bjerg) |
10 | Traill Island high point[33] | Traill Island | 1884 m 6,181 ft | 1884 m 6,181 ft | 50.8 km 31.6 mi | 72°43′00″N 24°04′00″W / 72.7167°N 24.0667°W / 72.7167; -24.0667 (Traill Island high point) |
11 | Parnaqussuit Qavaat high point[34] | Island of Greenland | 1860 m 6,102 ft | 1820 m 5,971 ft | 36.9 km 23 mi | 66°26′00″N 52°55′00″W / 66.4333°N 52.9167°W / 66.4333; -52.9167 (Parnaqussuit Qavaat high point) |
12 | Storo high point[37] | Island of Storo | 1770 m 5,807 ft | 1770 m 5,807 ft | 32.6 km 20.3 mi | 70°50′00″N 27°29′00″W / 70.8333°N 27.4833°W / 70.8333; -27.4833 (Storo high point) |
13 | Snehaetten[38][r] | Qeqertaq Island | 1765 m 5,791 ft | 1765 m 5,791 ft | 34.4 km 21.4 mi | 71°39′15″N 53°09′51″W / 71.6542°N 53.1641°W / 71.6542; -53.1641 (Snehaetten) |
14 | Azimuthbjerg[42][u] | Island of Skjoldungen | 1738 m 5,702 ft | 1738 m 5,702 ft | 140.5 km 87.3 mi | 63°27′19″N 41°51′03″W / 63.4552°N 41.8508°W / 63.4552; -41.8508 (Azimuthbjerg) |
15 | Svedenborg Bjerg[43][v] | Geographical Society Island | 1730 m 5,676 ft | 1730 m 5,676 ft | 24.9 km 15.48 mi | 72°56′37″N 24°20′28″W / 72.9436°N 24.3412°W / 72.9436; -24.3412 (Svedenborg Bjerg) |
16 | Appaalik[44][w] | Agpat Island | 1711 m 5,614 ft | 1711 m 5,614 ft | 45.6 km 28.3 mi | 70°56′51″N 51°59′30″W / 70.9474°N 51.9918°W / 70.9474; -51.9918 (Appaalik) |
17 | Hahn Land high point[40][t] | Island of Greenland | 1744 m 5,722 ft | 1694 m 5,558 ft | 347 km 216 mi | 80°26′00″N 19°50′00″W / 80.4333°N 19.8333°W / 80.4333; -19.8333 (Hahn Land high point) |
18 | Nuussuaq high point[22][k] | Island of Greenland | 2144 m 7,034 ft | 1669 m 5,476 ft | 86.6 km 53.8 mi | 70°41′48″N 52°58′22″W / 70.6966°N 52.9728°W / 70.6966; -52.9728 (Nuussuaq high point) |
19 | Hardersbjerg[45] | Island of Greenland | 1679 m 5,509 ft | 1658 m 5,440 ft | 56.2 km 34.9 mi | 73°26′00″N 22°50′00″W / 73.4333°N 22.8333°W / 73.4333; -22.8333 (Hardersbjerg) |
20 | Klosterbjerge[15] | Island of Greenland | 2410 m 7,907 ft | 1635 m 5,364 ft | 38.8 km 24.1 mi | 72°15′00″N 25°57′00″W / 72.2500°N 25.9500°W / 72.2500; -25.9500 (Klosterbjerge) |
21 | Qingagssat Qaqit[36][q] | Island of Greenland | 1782 m 5,846 ft | 1632 m 5,354 ft | 23.3 km 14.47 mi | 60°33′55″N 44°41′42″W / 60.5654°N 44.6949°W / 60.5654; -44.6949 (Qingagssat Qaqit) |
22 | Ejnar Mikkelsen Fjeld[8][d] | Island of Greenland | 3325 m 10,909 ft | 1625 m 5,331 ft | 16.29 km 10.12 mi | 68°53′45″N 28°37′40″W / 68.8957°N 28.6279°W / 68.8957; -28.6279 (Ejnar Mikkelsen Fjeld) |
23 | Agssaussat[23] | Island of Greenland | 2140 m 7,021 ft | 1615 m 5,299 ft | 18.06 km 11.22 mi | 65°53′00″N 52°07′00″W / 65.8833°N 52.1167°W / 65.8833; -52.1167 (Agssaussat) |
24 | Kloftbjerge[21] | Island of Greenland | 2163 m 7,096 ft | 1613 m 5,292 ft | 92.3 km 57.4 mi | 71°20′00″N 25°45′00″W / 71.3333°N 25.7500°W / 71.3333; -25.7500 (Kloftbjerge) |
25 | Salliaruseq high point[46] | Salliaruseq Island | 1610 m 5,282 ft | 1610 m 5,282 ft | 29.5 km 18.32 mi | 64°23′29″N 51°06′48″W / 64.3913°N 51.1134°W / 64.3913; -51.1134 (Salliaruseq high point) |
26 | Clavering Island high point[47] | Clavering Island | 1604 m 5,262 ft | 1604 m 5,262 ft | 77.1 km 47.9 mi | 74°22′00″N 21°11′00″W / 74.3667°N 21.1833°W / 74.3667; -21.1833 (Clavering Island high point) |
27 | Schweizerland high point[48] | Island of Greenland | 1671 m 5,482 ft | 1596 m 5,236 ft | 95.4 km 59.3 mi | 66°07′13″N 37°26′31″W / 66.1203°N 37.4420°W / 66.1203; -37.4420 (Schweizerland high point) |
28 | Margaretatopp[16] | Island of Greenland | 2360 m 7,743 ft | 1585 m 5,200 ft | 69 km 42.9 mi | 73°22′00″N 26°18′00″W / 73.3667°N 26.3000°W / 73.3667; -26.3000 (Margaretatopp) |
Paatuut[27] | Island of Greenland | 2010 m 6,594 ft | 1585 m 5,200 ft | 45.8 km 28.4 mi | 70°17′48″N 52°42′06″W / 70.2966°N 52.7017°W / 70.2966; -52.7017 (Paatuut) | |
Agdleruussakasit[39][s] | Island of Greenland | 1763 m 5,784 ft | 1585 m 5,200 ft | 5.75 km 3.57 mi | 60°08′11″N 44°31′45″W / 60.1364°N 44.5293°W / 60.1364; -44.5293 (Agdleruussakasit) | |
31 | Mont Forel[7][c] | Island of Greenland | 3391 m 11,125 ft | 1581 m 5,187 ft | 357 km 222 mi | 66°56′07″N 36°47′14″W / 66.9354°N 36.7873°W / 66.9354; -36.7873 (Mont Forel) |
32 | Blaskbjerg[49] | Island of Greenland | 1600 m 5,249 ft | 1575 m 5,167 ft | 17.46 km 10.85 mi | 73°18′00″N 24°02′00″W / 73.3000°N 24.0333°W / 73.3000; -24.0333 (Blaskbjerg) |
33 | Kinaussak[50] | Island of Greenland | 1630 m 5,348 ft | 1555 m 5,102 ft | 88.3 km 54.9 mi | 64°27′00″N 50°31′00″W / 64.4500°N 50.5167°W / 64.4500; -50.5167 (Kinaussak) |
34 | Gaaseland high point[25] | Island of Greenland | 2100 m 6,890 ft | 1550 m 5,085 ft | 135.6 km 84.3 mi | 70°12′00″N 27°40′00″W / 70.2000°N 27.6667°W / 70.2000; -27.6667 (Gaaseland high point) |
35 | Sangmissoq high point[51][x] | Island of Sangmissoq | 1549 m 5,082 ft | 1549 m 5,082 ft | 35.5 km 22.1 mi | 60°03′01″N 43°54′59″W / 60.0502°N 43.9164°W / 60.0502; -43.9164 (Sangmissoq high point) |
36 | Favres Bjerg[28][l] | Island of Greenland | 2000 m 6,562 ft | 1546 m 5,072 ft | 117.1 km 72.8 mi | 73°57′00″N 23°12′00″W / 73.9500°N 23.2000°W / 73.9500; -23.2000 (Favres Bjerg) |
37 | Johnstrup Bjerge[29] | Island of Greenland | 2000 m 6,562 ft | 1540 m 5,052 ft | 30.9 km 19.21 mi | 73°00′00″N 25°32′00″W / 73.0000°N 25.5333°W / 73.0000; -25.5333 (Johnstrup Bjerge) |
38 | Berzelius Bjerg[35] | Island of Greenland | 1810 m 5,938 ft | 1535 m 5,036 ft | 38.5 km 23.9 mi | 72°28′00″N 25°04′00″W / 72.4667°N 25.0667°W / 72.4667; -25.0667 (Berzelius Bjerg) |
39 | Ammassalik Island high point[52] | Ammassalik Island | 1335 m 4,380 ft | 1335 m 4,380 ft | 32.8 km 20.4 mi | 65°50′03″N 37°36′42″W / 65.8343°N 37.6118°W / 65.8343; -37.6118 (Ammassalik Island high point) |
40 | Petermann Bjerg[10][f] | Island of Greenland | 2933 m 9,623 ft | 1200 m 3,937 ft | 288 km 179.1 mi | 73°05′26″N 28°37′07″W / 73.0905°N 28.6187°W / 73.0905; -28.6187 (Petermann Bjerg) |
Most isolated major summits
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Of the most isolated major summits of Greenland, only Gunnbjørn Fjeld exceeds 3000 kilometers (1864 miles) of topographic isolation. Four peaks exceed 500 kilometers (310.7 miles) of topographic isolation, 13 peaks exceed 200 kilometers (124.3 miles), and 21 peaks exceed 100 kilometers (62.14 miles) of topographic isolation.
Rank | Mountain peak | Island | Elevation | Prominence | Isolation | Location |
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1 | Gunnbjørn Fjeld[5][6][a][b] | Island of Greenland | 3694 m 12,119 ft | 3694 m 12,119 ft | 3,254.13 | 68°55′06″N 29°53′57″W / 68.9184°N 29.8991°W / 68.9184; -29.8991 (Gunnbjørn Fjeld) |
2 | Avannaarsua high point[13][i] | Island of Greenland | 2600 m 8,530 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 636 km 395 mi | 77°30′00″N 47°37′00″W / 77.5000°N 47.6167°W / 77.5000; -47.6167 (Avannaarsua high point) |
3 | Perserajoq[19] | Island of Greenland | 2259 m 7,411 ft | 2009 m 6,591 ft | 527 km 328 mi | 71°24′00″N 51°58′00″W / 71.4000°N 51.9667°W / 71.4000; -51.9667 (Perserajoq) |
4 | Peary Land high point[53][y] | Island of Greenland | 1910 m 6,266 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 509 km 317 mi | 83°19′00″N 35°20′00″W / 83.3167°N 35.3333°W / 83.3167; -35.3333 (Peary Land high point) |
5 | Greenland Ice Sheet high point[9][e] | Island of Greenland | 3238 m 10,623 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 476 km 296 mi | 72°28′00″N 37°06′00″W / 72.4667°N 37.1000°W / 72.4667; -37.1000 (Greenland Ice Sheet high point) |
6 | Sukkertoppen[14][j] | Island of Greenland | 2440 m 8,005 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 401 km 249 mi | 66°12′00″N 52°21′00″W / 66.2000°N 52.3500°W / 66.2000; -52.3500 (Sukkertoppen) |
7 | Haffner Bjerg[54][z] | Island of Greenland | 1050 m 3,445 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 393 km 244 mi | 76°20′33″N 62°20′43″W / 76.3426°N 62.3453°W / 76.3426; -62.3453 (Haffner Bjerg) |
8 | Reval Toppen[17] | Island of Greenland | 2320 m 7,612 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 368 km 229 mi | 76°39′38″N 25°42′24″W / 76.6606°N 25.7067°W / 76.6606; -25.7067 (Reval Toppen) |
9 | Mont Forel[7][c] | Island of Greenland | 3391 m 11,125 ft | 1581 m 5,187 ft | 357 km 222 mi | 66°56′07″N 36°47′14″W / 66.9354°N 36.7873°W / 66.9354; -36.7873 (Mont Forel) |
10 | Hahn Land high point[40][t] | Island of Greenland | 1744 m 5,722 ft | 1694 m 5,558 ft | 347 km 216 mi | 80°26′00″N 19°50′00″W / 80.4333°N 19.8333°W / 80.4333; -19.8333 (Hahn Land high point) |
11 | Patuersoq[12][h] | Island of Greenland | 2740 m 8,990 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 291 km 181.1 mi | 60°50′00″N 44°14′00″W / 60.8333°N 44.2333°W / 60.8333; -44.2333 (Patuersoq) |
12 | Petermann Bjerg[10][f] | Island of Greenland | 2933 m 9,623 ft | 1200 m 3,937 ft | 288 km 179.1 mi | 73°05′26″N 28°37′07″W / 73.0905°N 28.6187°W / 73.0905; -28.6187 (Petermann Bjerg) |
13 | Point 1740[41] | Island of Greenland | 1740 m 5,709 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 263 km 163.4 mi | 63°40′00″N 50°13′00″W / 63.6667°N 50.2167°W / 63.6667; -50.2167 (Point 1740) |
14 | Point 813[55][aa] | Island of Greenland | 813 m 2,667 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 168 km 104.4 mi | 76°24′13″N 68°43′38″W / 76.4035°N 68.7271°W / 76.4035; -68.7271 (Point 813) |
15 | Dansketinden[11][g] | Island of Greenland | 2842 m 9,324 ft | 2257 m 7,405 ft | 164.9 km 102.5 mi | 72°07′34″N 24°57′04″W / 72.1262°N 24.9512°W / 72.1262; -24.9512 (Dansketinden) |
16 | Azimuthbjerg[42][u] | Island of Skjoldungen | 1738 m 5,702 ft | 1738 m 5,702 ft | 140.5 km 87.3 mi | 63°27′19″N 41°51′03″W / 63.4552°N 41.8508°W / 63.4552; -41.8508 (Azimuthbjerg) |
17 | Gaaseland high point[25] | Island of Greenland | 2100 m 6,890 ft | 1550 m 5,085 ft | 135.6 km 84.3 mi | 70°12′00″N 27°40′00″W / 70.2000°N 27.6667°W / 70.2000; -27.6667 (Gaaseland high point) |
18 | Point 574[56] | Island of Greenland | 574 m 1,883 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 122.2 km 76 mi | 82°00′00″N 59°10′00″W / 82.0000°N 59.1667°W / 82.0000; -59.1667 (Point 574) |
19 | J.A.D. Jensen Nunatakker[57] | Island of Greenland | 1668 m 5,472 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 119.5 km 74.2 mi | 62°47′31″N 48°50′54″W / 62.7920°N 48.8483°W / 62.7920; -48.8483 (J.A.D. Jensen Nunatakker) |
20 | Favres Bjerg[28][l] | Island of Greenland | 2000 m 6,562 ft | 1546 m 5,072 ft | 117.1 km 72.8 mi | 73°57′00″N 23°12′00″W / 73.9500°N 23.2000°W / 73.9500; -23.2000 (Favres Bjerg) |
21 | Renland high point[20] | Island of Greenland | 2200 m 7,218 ft | 1950 m 6,398 ft | 100.8 km 62.6 mi | 71°20′00″N 26°20′00″W / 71.3333°N 26.3333°W / 71.3333; -26.3333 (Renland high point) |
22 | Schweizerland high point[48] | Island of Greenland | 1671 m 5,482 ft | 1596 m 5,236 ft | 95.4 km 59.3 mi | 66°07′13″N 37°26′31″W / 66.1203°N 37.4420°W / 66.1203; -37.4420 (Schweizerland high point) |
23 | Kloftbjerge[21] | Island of Greenland | 2163 m 7,096 ft | 1613 m 5,292 ft | 92.3 km 57.4 mi | 71°20′00″N 25°45′00″W / 71.3333°N 25.7500°W / 71.3333; -25.7500 (Kloftbjerge) |
24 | Kinaussak[50] | Island of Greenland | 1630 m 5,348 ft | 1555 m 5,102 ft | 88.3 km 54.9 mi | 64°27′00″N 50°31′00″W / 64.4500°N 50.5167°W / 64.4500; -50.5167 (Kinaussak) |
25 | Nuussuaq high point[22][k] | Island of Greenland | 2144 m 7,034 ft | 1669 m 5,476 ft | 86.6 km 53.8 mi | 70°41′48″N 52°58′22″W / 70.6966°N 52.9728°W / 70.6966; -52.9728 (Nuussuaq high point) |
26 | Clavering Island high point[47] | Clavering Island | 1604 m 5,262 ft | 1604 m 5,262 ft | 77.1 km 47.9 mi | 74°22′00″N 21°11′00″W / 74.3667°N 21.1833°W / 74.3667; -21.1833 (Clavering Island high point) |
27 | Margaretatopp[16] | Island of Greenland | 2360 m 7,743 ft | 1585 m 5,200 ft | 69 km 42.9 mi | 73°22′00″N 26°18′00″W / 73.3667°N 26.3000°W / 73.3667; -26.3000 (Margaretatopp) |
28 | Alabama Nunatak[58] | Island of Greenland | 993 m 3,258 ft | 500 m 1,640 ft | 62.3 km 38.7 mi | 77°55′58″N 23°52′30″W / 77.9329°N 23.8749°W / 77.9329; -23.8749 (Alabama Nunatak) |
29 | Milne Land high point[26] | Island of Milne Land | 2050 m 6,726 ft | 2050 m 6,726 ft | 58.1 km 36.1 mi | 70°49′10″N 26°35′44″W / 70.8194°N 26.5956°W / 70.8194; -26.5956 (Milne Land high point) |
30 | Hardersbjerg[45] | Island of Greenland | 1679 m 5,509 ft | 1658 m 5,440 ft | 56.2 km 34.9 mi | 73°26′00″N 22°50′00″W / 73.4333°N 22.8333°W / 73.4333; -22.8333 (Hardersbjerg) |
31 | Traill Island high point[33] | Traill Island | 1884 m 6,181 ft | 1884 m 6,181 ft | 50.8 km 31.6 mi | 72°43′00″N 24°04′00″W / 72.7167°N 24.0667°W / 72.7167; -24.0667 (Traill Island high point) |
32 | Paatuut[27] | Island of Greenland | 2010 m 6,594 ft | 1585 m 5,200 ft | 45.8 km 28.4 mi | 70°17′48″N 52°42′06″W / 70.2966°N 52.7017°W / 70.2966; -52.7017 (Paatuut) |
33 | Appaalik[44][w] | Agpat Island | 1711 m 5,614 ft | 1711 m 5,614 ft | 45.6 km 28.3 mi | 70°56′51″N 51°59′30″W / 70.9474°N 51.9918°W / 70.9474; -51.9918 (Appaalik) |
34 | Angelin Bjerg[32][p] | Ymer Island | 1900 m 6,234 ft | 1900 m 6,234 ft | 43.7 km 27.1 mi | 73°10′00″N 24°19′00″W / 73.1667°N 24.3167°W / 73.1667; -24.3167 (Angelin Bjerg) |
35 | Klosterbjerge[15] | Island of Greenland | 2410 m 7,907 ft | 1635 m 5,364 ft | 38.8 km 24.1 mi | 72°15′00″N 25°57′00″W / 72.2500°N 25.9500°W / 72.2500; -25.9500 (Klosterbjerge) |
36 | Berzelius Bjerg[35] | Island of Greenland | 1810 m 5,938 ft | 1535 m 5,036 ft | 38.5 km 23.9 mi | 72°28′00″N 25°04′00″W / 72.4667°N 25.0667°W / 72.4667; -25.0667 (Berzelius Bjerg) |
37 | Mara Mountain[ab][59] | Island of Greenland | 1155 m 3,790 ft | 1149 m 3,770 ft | 37.5 km 23.3 mi | 83°34′17″N 30°28′42″W / 83.5715°N 30.4784°W / 83.5715; -30.4784 (Mara Mountain) |
38 | Parnaqussuit Qavaat high point[34] | Island of Greenland | 1860 m 6,102 ft | 1820 m 5,971 ft | 36.9 km 23 mi | 66°26′00″N 52°55′00″W / 66.4333°N 52.9167°W / 66.4333; -52.9167 (Parnaqussuit Qavaat high point) |
39 | Sangmissoq high point[51][x] | Island of Sangmissoq | 1549 m 5,082 ft | 1549 m 5,082 ft | 35.5 km 22.1 mi | 60°03′01″N 43°54′59″W / 60.0502°N 43.9164°W / 60.0502; -43.9164 (Sangmissoq high point) |
40 | Snehaetten[38][r] | Qeqertaq Island | 1765 m 5,791 ft | 1765 m 5,791 ft | 34.4 km 21.4 mi | 71°39′15″N 53°09′51″W / 71.6542°N 53.1641°W / 71.6542; -53.1641 (Snehaetten) |
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- ^ a b c The summit of Gunnbjørn Fjeld is the highest point of the Island of Greenland, Kalaallit Nunaat, the Kingdom of Denmark, and the entire Arctic.
- ^ a b c Gunnbjørn Fjeld is the easternmost summit of its elevation in greater North America.
- ^ a b c Mont Forel is the southernmost and westernmost summit of its elevation in Greenland.
- ^ a b Ejnar Mikkelsen Fjeld is the easternmost 3000-meter (9843-foot) summit of Greenland and greater North America.
- ^ a b The apex of the Greenland Ice Sheet is the northernmost 3000-meter (9843-foot) summit of Greenland and greater North America.
- ^ a b c Petermann Bjerg is the northernmost and easternmost summit of its elevation of Greenland and greater North America.
- ^ a b c Dansketinden is the highest peak of the Stauning Alps and the easternmost summit of its elevation of Greenland and greater North America.
- ^ a b Patuersoq is the southernmost and westernmost summit of its elevation in Greenland.
- ^ a b The apex of Avannaarsua is the northernmost and westernmost summit of its elevation in Greenland.
- ^ a b Sukkertoppen is the westernmost summit of its elevation in Greenland.
- ^ a b c The apex of the Nuussuaq Peninsula is the westernmost 2000-meter (6562-foot) summit in Greenland.
- ^ a b c Favres Bjerg is the easternmost 2000-meter (6562-foot) summit of Greenland and greater North America.
- ^ The apex of Peary Land is the northernmost summit of its elevation of Greenland and greater North America.
- ^ a b The summit of Pyramiden is the highest point of Disko Island.
- ^ a b Pyramiden is the westernmost summit of its elevation in the Greenland.
- ^ a b c The summit of Angelin Bjerg is the highest point of Ymer Island.
- ^ a b Qingagssat Qaqit is the southernmost summit of its elevation in Greenland.
- ^ a b c The summit of Snehaetten is the highest point of the Qeqertaq Island.
- ^ a b Agdleruussakasit is the southernmost summit of its elevation in Greenland.
- ^ a b c The apex of Hahn Land is the easternmost ultra-prominent summit of Greenland and greater North America.
- ^ a b c The summit of Azimuthbjerg is the highest point of the island of Skjoldungen.
- ^ a b The summit of Svedenborg Bjerg is the highest point of Geographical Society Island.
- ^ a b c The summit of Appaalik is the highest point of Appat Island.
- ^ a b Sangmissoq high point is the southernmost 1000-meter (3281-foot) summit of Greenland.
- ^ The apex of Peary Land is the northernmost summit of its elevation of Greenland and greater North America.
- ^ Haffner Bjerg is the westernmost 1000-meter (3281-foot) summit in Greenland.
- ^ Point 813 is the westernmost 500-meter (1640-foot) summit in Greenland.
- ^ Mara Mountain is the northernmost 1000-meter (3281-foot) summit on Earth.
References
- ^ This article defines a significant summit as a summit with at least 100 meters (328.1 feet) of topographic prominence, and a major summit as a summit with at least 500 meters (1640 feet) of topographic prominence. All summits in this article have at least 500 meters of topographic prominence. An ultra-prominent summit is a summit with at least 1500 meters (4921 feet) of topographic prominence.
- ^ a b If the elevation or prominence of a summit is calculated as a range of values, the arithmetic mean is shown.
- ^ The topographic prominence of a summit is the topographic elevation difference between the summit and its highest or key col to a higher summit. The summit may be near its key col or quite far away. The key col for Denali in Alaska is the Isthmus of Rivas in Nicaragua, 7642 kilometers (4749 miles) away.
- ^ The topographic isolation of a summit is the great-circle distance to its nearest point of equal elevation.
- ^ a b c "Gunnbjørn Fjeld". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Gunnbjørn Fjeld". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Mont Forel". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Ejnar Mikkelsen Fjeld". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Greenland Ice Sheet high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Petermann Bjerg". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Dansketinden". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Patuersoq". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Avannaarsua high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Sukkertoppen". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Klosterbjerge". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Margaretatopp". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Reval Toppen". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Payers Tinde". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Perserajoq". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Renland high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Kloftbjerge". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Nuussuaq high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Agssaussat". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Palup Qaqa high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Gaaseland high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Milne Land high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Paatuut". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Favres Bjerg". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Johnstrup Bjerge". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "Peary Land high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Pyramiden". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Angelin Bjerg". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Traill Island high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Parnaqussuit Qavaat high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Berzelius Bjerg". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Qingagssat Qaqit". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Storo high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Snehaetten". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Agdleruussakasit". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Hahn Land high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Point 1740". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Azimuthbjerg". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Svedenborg Bjerg". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Appaalik". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Hardersbjerg". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "Salliaruseq high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Clavering Island high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Schweizerland high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "Blaskbjerg". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Kinaussak". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Sangmissoq high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "Ammassalik Island high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "Peary Land high point". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "Haffner Bjerg". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "Point 813". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "Point 574". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "J.A.D. Jensen Nunatakker". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "Alabama Nunatak". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "To the Top of the World". ReadandRun.com. 1998. Archived from the original on 1 May 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
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