Driving from Timika to Bitung
Bitung lies 1,449 km (900 mi) north-west of Timika, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 1,768 km (1,098 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Timika | Bitung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 142,909 | 225,134 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Clocks in Bitung are 1 h behind Timika right now, so a 22 h 6 min journey lands only 21 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Bitung from Timika?
1,449 km (900 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Timika; by road roughly 1,768 km (1,098 mi).
How long does it take to get from Timika to Bitung by car?
About 22 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Timika and Bitung?
Bitung is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.