There are
3,095 mi
from Chesapeake, VA to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 7 hours to go from Chesapeake, Virginia to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Chesapeake, VA to Arcata, CA) is 2,556.63 mi.
3,095 mi = 4.83 kms