Distance from George Town to Shah Alam
How far is it from George Town to Shah Alam? About 181 mi in a straight line and 235 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
George Town and Shah Alam are about 181 mi (291 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 235 mi (378 km), a drive of about 4 hr 12 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 50 min.
| Straight-line distance | 181 mi / 291 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 235 mi / 378 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 12 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 50 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $29 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 4.248, 100.935 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
George Town to Shah Alam is about 181 mi (291 km) in a straight line, and roughly 235 mi (378 km) by road.