There are
2,687 mi
from Santa Maria, CA to Knightdale, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 23 hours to go from Santa Maria, California to Knightdale, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Maria, CA to Knightdale, NC) is 2,346.15 mi.
2,687 mi = 4,323.93 kms