Sungai Petani to George Town by bus
George Town lies 31 km (19 mi) south-west of Sungai Petani, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 49 min including stops, over roughly 38 km (24 mi) of road.
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| Sungai Petani | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 544,851 | 158,336 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
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Common questions
How far is George Town from Sungai Petani?
31 km (19 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sungai Petani; by road roughly 38 km (24 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sungai Petani to George Town by bus?
About 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sungai Petani and George Town?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur 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.