There are
2,809 mi
from Santa Barbara, CA to Chesapeake, VA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 1 hour to go from Santa Barbara, California to Chesapeake, Virginia.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Chesapeake, VA) is 2,423.47 mi.
2,809 mi = 4,520.43 kms