There are
2,424 mi
from Downey, CA to Cornelius, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 18 hours to go from Downey, California to Cornelius, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Downey, CA to Cornelius, NC) is 2,107.05 mi.
2,424 mi = 3.22 kms