There are
2,382 mi
from Gainesville, FL to Irvine, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 17 hours to go from Gainesville, Florida to Irvine, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gainesville, FL to Irvine, CA) is 2,094.11 mi.
2,382 mi = 3.22 kms