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Banjarmasin to Sampit by bus

Sampit lies 202 km (126 mi) north-west of Banjarmasin, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 3 h 53 min including stops, over roughly 247 km (153 mi) of road.

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BanjarmasinSampit
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population657,663166,773
Elevation8 m (26 ft)5 m (16 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Makassar)UTC+7 (Asia/Pontianak)
Postal codes34761–4226478813

Clocks in Sampit are 1 h behind Banjarmasin right now, so a 3 h 53 min journey lands only 2 h 53 min later by the destination clock.

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Common questions

How far is Sampit from Banjarmasin?

202 km (126 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Banjarmasin; by road roughly 247 km (153 mi).

How long does it take to get from Banjarmasin to Sampit by bus?

About 3 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Banjarmasin and Sampit?

Sampit is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Pontianak against Asia/Makassar).

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.