There are
2,036 mi
from Santa Maria, CA to Paducah, KY
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 12 hours to go from Santa Maria, California to Paducah, Kentucky.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Maria, CA to Paducah, KY) is 1,776.92 mi.
2,036 mi = 3,277.02 kms