There are
986 mi
from Jonesboro, AR to Chesapeake, VA
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 18 mins to go from Jonesboro, Arkansas to Chesapeake, Virginia.
The flight distance (direct flight from Jonesboro, AR to Chesapeake, VA) is 804.51 mi.
986 mi = 1,586.34 kms