There are
3,032 mi
from Schenectady, NY to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 6 hours to go from Schenectady, New York to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Schenectady, NY to Arcata, CA) is 2,546.17 mi.
3,032 mi = 4,880.03 kms