Sumatra is an Indonesian island that is located west of the country’s main island, Java. Malaysia is located on the southeast coast of the Asian continent, separated from Sumatra by the Strait of Malacca. Depending on the route taken, the distance between Sumatra and Malaysia ranges from approximately 650 to 1,200 kilometers.
The most direct route between Sumatra and Malaysia is by crossing the Strait of Malacca. This route is approximately 650 kilometers long and takes around 10 hours to …