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Cities Near Jitra

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

The closest notable city to Jitra, Malaysia is Alor Setar, 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
Alor Setar11 mi / 18 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Kangar19 mi / 31 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Sungai Petani43 mi / 69 km1 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip
Hat Yai51 mi / 83 km1 hr 32 minDrive/railDay trip
Tasek Glugor55 mi / 88 km1 hr 38 minDrive/railDay trip
George Town60 mi / 96 km1 hr 47 minDrive/railDay trip
Yala62 mi / 100 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Bukit Mertajam63 mi / 101 km1 hr 52 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ban Mai65 mi / 105 km1 hr 57 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Simpang Empat92 mi / 148 km2 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Jitra

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Alor Setar, Kangar, Sungai Petani, Hat Yai, Tasek Glugor. 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 Jitra include Alor Setar, Kangar, Sungai Petani, Hat Yai, Tasek Glugor. The closest is Alor Setar, about 11 miles (18 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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