Driving from Balikpapan to Semarang
Semarang lies 954 km (593 mi) south-west of Balikpapan, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 1,164 km (723 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Balikpapan | Semarang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 695,287 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
Clocks in Semarang are 1 h behind Balikpapan right now, so a 14 h 33 min journey lands only 13 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Balikpapan to Semarang
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Staying in Semarang
Our booking partner lists 520 places to stay in Semarang. Of the 481 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (275), and 4 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 9,203 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Semarang from Balikpapan?
954 km (593 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Balikpapan; by road roughly 1,164 km (723 mi).
How long does it take to get from Balikpapan to Semarang by car?
About 14 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Balikpapan and Semarang?
Semarang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
Where can I stay in Semarang?
Our booking partner lists 520 places to stay in Semarang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.