Semarang to Tarakan by bus
Tarakan lies 1,395 km (867 mi) north-east of Semarang, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 1,702 km (1,058 mi) of road.
| Semarang | Tarakan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 255,310 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Clocks in Tarakan are 1 h ahead of Semarang right now, so a 25 h 17 min journey lands 26 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Tarakan from Semarang?
1,395 km (867 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Semarang; by road roughly 1,702 km (1,058 mi).
How long does it take to get from Semarang to Tarakan by bus?
About 25 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Semarang and Tarakan?
Tarakan is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jakarta).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.