Driving from Samarinda to Kupang
Kupang lies 1,292 km (803 mi) south-east of Samarinda, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 42 min without stops, over roughly 1,576 km (979 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Samarinda | Kupang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 865,306 | 474,801 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Where to book car hire from Samarinda to Kupang
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Staying in Kupang
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Kupang. Of the 50 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (31). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 2,320 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kupang from Samarinda?
1,292 km (803 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Samarinda; by road roughly 1,576 km (979 mi).
How long does it take to get from Samarinda to Kupang by car?
About 19 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Samarinda and Kupang?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kupang?
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Kupang, bookable on this site.
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.