Driving from Phan Thiết to Miri
Miri lies 974 km (605 mi) south-east of Phan Thiết, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 1,188 km (738 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phan Thiết | Miri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 228,536 | 300,543 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
Clocks in Miri are 1 h ahead of Phan Thiết right now, so a 14 h 51 min journey lands 15 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Miri
Crossing from Vietnam into Malaysia: money changes from the Dong to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Phan Thiết to Miri
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Staying in Miri
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Common questions
How far is Miri from Phan Thiết?
974 km (605 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phan Thiết; by road roughly 1,188 km (738 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phan Thiết to Miri by car?
About 14 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phan Thiết and Miri?
Miri is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuching against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
What currency do I need in Miri?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.