Distance between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu

The distance from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu is 419 miles by road including 124 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 7 hours and 31 minutes and goes through Mersing, Kuala Rompin, Taman Sri Maulana, Taman Astana View, Pekan Sungai Tong, Bandar Permaisuri and Pasir Tumboh.

There are tolls on the route.
Shortest distance by air 337 mi ✈️
Car route length 419.4 mi 🚗
Driving time 7 h 31 min
Fuel amount 14.3 gal
Fuel cost 56 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Johor Bahru 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
3 11 mi, 13 min
Ulu Tiram 11 mi 0:13 13 min 0.3 gal
3 5 mi, 05 min
Taman Sri Saujana 16 mi 0:19 19 min 0.4 gal
3 62 mi, 1 h 09 min
Mersing 78 mi 1:29 1 h 29 min 2.6 gal
3 95 mi, 1 h 49 min
Taman Sri Maulana 173 mi 3:18 3 h 18 min 5.9 gal
3 27 mi, 30 min
Taman Astana View 201 mi 3:49 3 h 49 min 6.7 gal
231 E8 141 mi, 2 h 11 min
Pekan Sungai Tong 342 mi 6:01 6 h 01 min 11.6 gal
3 13 mi, 14 min
Bandar Permaisuri 355 mi 6:16 6 h 16 min 11.9 gal
3 59 mi, 1 h 08 min
Pasir Tumboh 414 mi 7:24 7 h 24 min 14.0 gal
3 6 mi, 06 min
Kota Bharu 419 mi 7:30 7 h 30 min 14.1 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Johor Bahru 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
3 11 mi, 13 min
Ulu Tiram 11 mi 0:13 13 min 0.3 gal
3 5 mi, 05 min
Taman Sri Saujana 16 mi 0:19 19 min 0.4 gal
3 30 mi, 32 min
Felcra Sg Ara 46 mi 0:51 51 min 1.5 gal
3 21 mi, 23 min
Jemaluang 67 mi 1:15 1 h 15 min 2.2 gal
3 6 mi, 07 min
Kg Wak Salam 73 mi 1:22 1 h 22 min 2.4 gal
3 5 mi, 06 min
Mersing 78 mi 1:29 1 h 29 min 2.6 gal
3 2 mi, 03 min
Kg Tenglu 81 mi 1:32 1 h 32 min 2.7 gal
3 11 mi, 12 min
Kampong Tenglu Besar 92 mi 1:45 1 h 45 min 2.8 gal
3 16 mi, 18 min
Kg Orang Asli Batu 8 107 mi 2:03 2 h 03 min 3.5 gal
3 6 mi, 07 min
Sepayang 114 mi 2:11 2 h 11 min 3.8 gal
3 6 mi, 07 min
Kg Sepakat 120 mi 2:18 2 h 18 min 3.9 gal
3 9 mi, 10 min
Kg Leban Chondong 129 mi 2:28 2 h 28 min 4.2 gal
3 12 mi, 13 min
Kg Serun 140 mi 2:42 2 h 42 min 4.7 gal
3 3 mi, 03 min
Nenasi 143 mi 2:46 2 h 46 min 4.9 gal
3 30 mi, 32 min
Taman Sri Maulana 173 mi 3:18 3 h 18 min 5.9 gal
3 9 mi, 09 min
Kg Ubai 182 mi 3:27 3 h 27 min 6.2 gal
3 5 mi, 05 min
Kg Batu Putih 187 mi 3:33 3 h 33 min 6.2 gal
3 14 mi, 15 min
Taman Astana View 201 mi 3:49 3 h 49 min 6.7 gal
231 E8 44 mi, 42 min
Pasir Belaram 245 mi 4:31 4 h 31 min 8.3 gal
E8 11 mi, 09 min
Kampung Chabang 255 mi 4:41 4 h 41 min 8.6 gal
E8 58 mi, 51 min
Kampung Sungai Ular 314 mi 5:33 5 h 33 min 10.6 gal
E8 5 mi, 04 min
Kampung Pelam 319 mi 5:37 5 h 37 min 10.8 gal
E8 11 mi, 10 min
Kampung Gemuroh 330 mi 5:48 5 h 48 min 11.2 gal
3 12 mi, 13 min
Pekan Sungai Tong 342 mi 6:01 6 h 01 min 11.6 gal
3 13 mi, 14 min
Bandar Permaisuri 355 mi 6:15 6 h 15 min 11.9 gal
3 51 mi, 58 min
Melor 406 mi 7:14 7 h 14 min 13.8 gal
3 3 mi, 03 min
Peringat 408 mi 7:17 7 h 17 min 13.8 gal
3 5 mi, 06 min
Pasir Tumboh 414 mi 7:23 7 h 23 min 14.0 gal
3 6 mi, 06 min
Kota Bharu 419 mi 7:30 7 h 30 min 14.1 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu?

Fuel cost: 56 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 419.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.

How long is a car ride from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu?

Driving time: 7 h 31 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 95 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 h 23 min
  • 27 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 25 min
  • 127 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 2 h 16 min
  • 25 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 27 min
  • 132 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 2 h 39 min
  • 13 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 17 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu by land?

The distance between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu is 419.4 mi by road including 123.7 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu respectively.

How far is Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu is 336.8 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Johor Bahru from Kota Bharu by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 40 min to cover the distance of 337 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 2 h 27 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 2 h 15 min to cover the distance of 337 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 2 h 34 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu?

The halfway point between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu is Taman Astana View. It is located about 9 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Taman Astana View to Johor Bahru is 201 mi and driving will take about 3 h 49 min. The road between Taman Astana View and Kota Bharu has length 219 mi and will take approximately 3 h 41 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Kg Batu Putih is in 187 mi from Johor Bahru and 232 mi from Kota Bharu
  • Kg Ubai is in 182 mi from Johor Bahru and 237 mi from Kota Bharu
  • Pasir Belaram is in 245 mi from Johor Bahru and 175 mi from Kota Bharu

Where is Johor Bahru in relation to Kota Bharu?

Johor Bahru is located 337 mi south-east of Kota Bharu.

Johor Bahru has geographic coordinates: latitude 1.4953, longitude 103.75508.

Kota Bharu has geographic coordinates: latitude 6.12561, longitude 102.23935.

Which highway goes from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu?

The route from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu follows 3, E8.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • 231: 4 mi
  • D20: 3 mi
  • 229: 2 mi
  • 2: 1 mi
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