There are
2,863 mi
from Gastonia, NC to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 3 hours to go from Gastonia, North Carolina to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gastonia, NC to Arcata, CA) is 2,341.63 mi.
2,863 mi = 3.22 kms