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Sawangan → Batam

Driving from Sawangan to Batam

Batam lies 893 km (555 mi) north of Sawangan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 13 h 38 min without stops, over roughly 1,090 km (677 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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SawanganBatam
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population197,1701.3 million
Elevation88 m (289 ft)38 m (125 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)

Where to book car hire from Sawangan to Batam

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Staying in Batam

Our booking partner lists 144 places to stay in Batam. Of the 142 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (70), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 1,661 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Batam from Sawangan?

893 km (555 mi) in a straight line, north of Sawangan; by road roughly 1,090 km (677 mi).

How long does it take to get from Sawangan to Batam by car?

About 13 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Sawangan and Batam?

No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.

Where can I stay in Batam?

Our booking partner lists 144 places to stay in Batam, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • 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.