There are
2,717 mi
from Irvine, CA to Chesapeake, VA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 23 hours to go from Irvine, California to Chesapeake, Virginia.
The flight distance (direct flight from Irvine, CA to Chesapeake, VA) is 2,334.15 mi.
2,717 mi = 4,372.71 kms