There are
2,981 mi
from Santa Clara, CA to Chesapeake, VA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 4 hours to go from Santa Clara, California to Chesapeake, Virginia.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Clara, CA to Chesapeake, VA) is 2,493.08 mi.
2,981 mi = 4,798.12 kms