There are
2,951 mi
from Schenectady, NY to Los Altos, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 4 hours to go from Schenectady, New York to Los Altos, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Schenectady, NY to Los Altos, CA) is 2,538.60 mi.
2,951 mi = 4,748.45 kms