Arctic Seaways

Northern Sea Route, Northwest Passage and Transpolar Sea Route with Sea Ice Extent (September 2026).
  • Map: Arto Vitikka, Arctic Centre, University of Lapland.
  • Sea Ice Extent September 2026: NSIDC, Multisensor Analyzed Sea Ice Extent – Northern Hemisphere.
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  • Map is done with QGIS software.
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Last updated: 28.9.2026