Distance from Samarinda to Tawau
How far is it from Samarinda to Tawau? About 331 mi in a straight line and 404 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Samarinda and Tawau are about 331 mi (533 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 404 mi (650 km), a drive of about 6 hr 51 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 7 min.
| Straight-line distance | 331 mi / 533 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 404 mi / 650 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 6 hr 51 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 7 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $51 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 1.877, 117.518 |
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
Samarinda to Tawau is about 331 mi (533 km) in a straight line, and roughly 404 mi (650 km) by road.