There are
2,514 mi
from Pontiac, MI to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 20 hours to go from Pontiac, Michigan to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Pontiac, MI to Arcata, CA) is 2,085.75 mi.
2,514 mi = 4,045.54 kms