There are
2,629 mi
from Irvine, CA to Kinston, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 22 hours to go from Irvine, California to Kinston, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Irvine, CA to Kinston, NC) is 2,277.44 mi.
2,629 mi = 3.22 kms