There are
996 mi
from Chesapeake, VA to Jonesboro, AR
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 18 mins to go from Chesapeake, Virginia to Jonesboro, Arkansas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Chesapeake, VA to Jonesboro, AR) is 804.51 mi.
996 mi = 1,603.24 kms