Day trip from Setapak to Shah Alam
Shah Alam lies 25 km (16 mi) south-west of Setapak, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 25 km (16 mi) apart, Shah Alam is a realistic day trip from Setapak: about 25 min each way by road.
| Setapak | Shah Alam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 353,268 | 740,750 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 53300 | 40000–40990 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Shah Alam
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Staying in Shah Alam
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Shah Alam. Of the 361 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (164), and 6 are five-star. Across 149 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 58,091 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Shah Alam from Setapak?
25 km (16 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Setapak; by road roughly 31 km (19 mi).
How long does it take to get from Setapak to Shah Alam by road?
About 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Setapak and Shah Alam?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Where can I stay in Shah Alam?
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Shah Alam, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.