Medan to Tanjungbalai by ferry
Tanjungbalai lies 143 km (89 mi) south-east of Medan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 143 km (89 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 4 h 21 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
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| Medan | Tanjungbalai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 2.5 million | 190,935 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Port of Belawan | Port of Teluk Nibung |
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Common questions
How far is Tanjungbalai from Medan?
143 km (89 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Medan; by road roughly 175 km (109 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medan to Tanjungbalai by ferry?
About 4 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medan and Tanjungbalai?
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.