Day trip from Kota Kinabalu to Miri
Miri lies 289 km (180 mi) south-west of Kota Kinabalu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 289 km (180 mi) apart, Miri is a realistic day trip from Kota Kinabalu: about 4 h 43 min each way by road.
| Kota Kinabalu | Miri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 500,421 | 300,543 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
| Postal codes | 88000–88999 | 98000–98009 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Miri
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Staying in Miri
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Common questions
How far is Miri from Kota Kinabalu?
289 km (180 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kota Kinabalu; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu to Miri by road?
About 4 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Miri?
No, both are on Asia/Kuching at the moment.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.