Driving from Vũng Tàu to Miri
Miri lies 1,008 km (627 mi) south-east of Vũng Tàu, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 1,230 km (764 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Vũng Tàu | Miri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 464,860 | 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 Vũng Tàu right now, so a 15 h 23 min journey lands 16 h 23 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 Vũng Tàu to Miri
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Staying in Miri
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Common questions
How far is Miri from Vũng Tàu?
1,008 km (627 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Vũng Tàu; by road roughly 1,230 km (764 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vũng Tàu to Miri by car?
About 15 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vũng Tàu 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.