There are
2,845 mi
from La Mesa, CA to Schenectady, NY
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 3 hours to go from La Mesa, California to Schenectady, New York.
The flight distance (direct flight from La Mesa, CA to Schenectady, NY) is 2,423.83 mi.
2,845 mi = 4,579.26 kms