There are
2,521 mi
from Carlsbad, CA to Sanford, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 21 hours to go from Carlsbad, California to Sanford, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Carlsbad, CA to Sanford, NC) is 2,170.61 mi.
2,521 mi = 3.22 kms