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Cities Near Alor Setar

Cities near Alor Setar, Malaysia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Jitra, Kangar, Sungai Petani. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Alor Setar, Malaysia is Jitra, about 11 mi (18 km) away — roughly 37 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Jitra11 mi / 18 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Kangar25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Sungai Petani34 mi / 55 km1 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip
Tasek Glugor45 mi / 73 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
George Town49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip
Bukit Mertajam53 mi / 85 km1 hr 35 minDrive/railDay trip
Hat Yai62 mi / 100 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Yala70 mi / 112 km2 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ban Mai76 mi / 122 km1 hr 46 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Simpang Empat83 mi / 134 km1 hr 56 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Alor Setar

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Jitra, Kangar, Sungai Petani, Tasek Glugor, George Town. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Alor Setar include Jitra, Kangar, Sungai Petani, Tasek Glugor, George Town. The closest is Jitra, about 11 miles (18 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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