Driving from Medan to Tanjung Pandan
Tanjung Pandan lies 1,219 km (758 mi) south-east of Medan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 36 min without stops, over roughly 1,488 km (924 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Medan | Tanjung Pandan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 2.5 million | 103,062 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
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Staying in Tanjung Pandan
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Common questions
How far is Tanjung Pandan from Medan?
1,219 km (758 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Medan; by road roughly 1,488 km (924 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medan to Tanjung Pandan by car?
About 18 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medan and Tanjung Pandan?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta 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.