Day trip from Kota Kuala Muda to George Town
George Town lies 20 km (12 mi) south of Kota Kuala Muda, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 20 km (12 mi) apart, George Town is a realistic day trip from Kota Kuala Muda: about 20 min each way by road.
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| Kota Kuala Muda | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 544,984 | 158,336 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
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Staying in George Town
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Common questions
How far is George Town from Kota Kuala Muda?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line, south of Kota Kuala Muda; by road roughly 24 km (15 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kota Kuala Muda to George Town by road?
About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kota Kuala Muda and George Town?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur 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.