Distance between Kota Bharu and Genting Highlands
The distance from Kota Bharu to Genting Highlands is 259 miles by road including 16 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 5 hours and 1 minute and goes through Bentong, Wakaf Che Yeh, Ketereh, Machang, Kuala Krai, Gua Musang and Raub.
Shortest distance by air | 190 mi ✈️ |
Car route length | 259.1 mi 🚗 |
Driving time | 5 h 1 min |
Fuel amount | 8.8 gal |
Fuel cost | 36.1 USD |

Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
Kota Bharu | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
8 4 mi, 05 min
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Wakaf Che Yeh | 4 mi | 05 min | 0.1 gal | |
8 9 mi, 09 min
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Ketereh | 12 mi | 14 min | 0.4 gal | |
8 17 mi, 18 min
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Machang | 29 mi | 33 min | 0.9 gal | |
8 18 mi, 19 min
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Kuala Krai | 47 mi | 53 min | 1.5 gal | |
8 68 mi, 1 h 16 min
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Gua Musang | 116 mi | 2 h 09 min | 3.8 gal | |
8 91 mi, 1 h 40 min
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Raub | 207 mi | 3 h 49 min | 6.9 gal | |
8 22 mi, 23 min
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Bentong | 228 mi | 4 h 13 min | 7.7 gal | |
8 2 mi, 03 min
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Taman Chegar Medang | 231 mi | 4 h 17 min | 7.8 gal | |
68 E8 29 mi, 44 min
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Genting Highlands | 259 mi | 5 h 01 min | 8.8 gal |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Kota Bharu to Genting Highlands?
Fuel cost: 36.1 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 259.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 4.1 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Kota Bharu to Genting Highlands?
Driving time: 5 h 1 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 7 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 6 min
- 170 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 3 h 1 min
- 8 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 8 min
- 58 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 h 10 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 6 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 3 min
- 9 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 23 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Kota Bharu to Genting Highlands by land?
The distance between Kota Bharu and Genting Highlands is 259.1 mi by road including 15.5 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Kota Bharu and Genting Highlands respectively.
How far is Kota Bharu to Genting Highlands by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Kota Bharu and Genting Highlands is 189.5 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Kota Bharu and Genting Highlands respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Kota Bharu from Genting Highlands by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 22 min to cover the distance of 190 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 23 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Kota Bharu to Genting Highlands?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 16 min to cover the distance of 190 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 27 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Kota Bharu and Genting Highlands?
The halfway point between Kota Bharu and Genting Highlands is Merapoh. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Merapoh to Kota Bharu is 130 mi and driving will take about 2 h 26 min. The road between Merapoh and Genting Highlands has length 129 mi and will take approximately 2 h 35 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Kota Bharu in relation to Genting Highlands?
Kota Bharu is located 190 mi north of Genting Highlands.
Kota Bharu has geographic coordinates: latitude 6.12561, longitude 102.23935.
Genting Highlands has geographic coordinates: latitude 3.42377, longitude 101.79356.
Which highway goes from Kota Bharu to Genting Highlands?
The route from Kota Bharu to Genting Highlands follows 8.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- 34: 25 mi
- E8: 15 mi
- 2: 15 mi
- 68: 3 mi