There are
2,536 mi
from Lakewood, CA to Sanford, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 20 hours to go from Lakewood, California to Sanford, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakewood, CA to Sanford, NC) is 2,202.12 mi.
2,536 mi = 3.22 kms