There are
2,559 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Shafter, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 21 hours to go from Lakeland, Florida to Shafter, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Shafter, CA) is 2,238.08 mi.
2,559 mi = 4,118.82 kms