There are
2,629 mi
from Palm Desert, CA to Chesapeake, VA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 22 hours to go from Palm Desert, California to Chesapeake, Virginia.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palm Desert, CA to Chesapeake, VA) is 2,255.32 mi.
2,629 mi = 4,230.30 kms