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Cities Near Tarakan

Cities near Tarakan, Indonesia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tawau, Semporna, Lahad Datu. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Tarakan, Indonesia is Tawau, about 68 mi (109 km) away — roughly 2 hr 1 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
Tawau68 mi / 109 km2 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Semporna107 mi / 172 km2 hr 29 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Lahad Datu129 mi / 207 km2 hr 59 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Keningau171 mi / 275 km3 hr 59 min49 minWeekend getaway
Sandakan178 mi / 287 km4 hr 9 min50 minWeekend getaway
Donggongon207 mi / 332 km4 hr 30 min53 minShort break
Bandar Labuan210 mi / 338 km4 hr 35 min53 minShort break
Bandar Seri Begawan213 mi / 342 km4 hr 38 min53 minShort break
Bontang220 mi / 354 km4 hr 48 min54 minShort break
Marudi234 mi / 376 km5 hr 6 min56 minShort break

Day trips from Tarakan

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tawau. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Tarakan

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Semporna, Lahad Datu, Keningau, Sandakan. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Tarakan include Tawau, Semporna, Lahad Datu, Keningau, Sandakan. The closest is Tawau, about 68 miles (109 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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