Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan
How far is it from Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan? About 212 mi in a straight line and 258 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Kota Kinabalu and Tarakan are about 212 mi (340 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 258 mi (415 km), a drive of about 4 hr 37 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 53 min.
| Straight-line distance | 212 mi / 340 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 258 mi / 415 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 37 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 53 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $32 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 4.645, 116.833 |
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
Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan is about 212 mi (340 km) in a straight line, and roughly 258 mi (415 km) by road.