There are
2,946 mi
from Santa Clara, CA to Schenectady, NY
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 4 hours to go from Santa Clara, California to Schenectady, New York.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Clara, CA to Schenectady, NY) is 2,531.50 mi.
2,946 mi = 3.22 kms