Driving from Kuala Lumpur to Miri
Miri lies 1,372 km (853 mi) east of Kuala Lumpur, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 56 min without stops, over roughly 1,674 km (1,040 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kuala Lumpur | Miri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 300,543 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
| Postal codes | 50000–60000 | 98000–98009 |
Where to book car hire from Kuala Lumpur to Miri
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Staying in Miri
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Common questions
How far is Miri from Kuala Lumpur?
1,372 km (853 mi) in a straight line, east of Kuala Lumpur; by road roughly 1,674 km (1,040 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Miri by car?
About 20 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Miri?
No, both are on the same offset 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.