Scoresby Sund in Greenland is the longest fjord in the world. It stretches 250 K (217 miles) and is over 1500 m deep (4,900 feet). It was charted by Captain William Scoresby in 1822.

Scoresby Sund in Greenland is the longest fjord in the world. It stretches 250 K (217 miles) and is over 1500 m deep (4,900 feet). It was charted by Captain William Scoresby in 1822.

J. de Korte has written:

'Observations on waders (Charadriidae) at Scoresby Sund, East Greenland' -- subject(s): Birds, Charadriidae

Brian Chadwick has written:

'Preliminary account of the geology of south-east Renland, Scoresby Sund, East Greenland' -- subject(s): Geology

Scoresby Sund is the largest and longest fjord in the world. It is found off of Greenland's east coast. It's main body is about 68 miles long. It has many branches that together cover about 14,700 square miles.