There are
2,509 mi
from Southfield, MI to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 20 hours to go from Southfield, Michigan to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Southfield, MI to Arcata, CA) is 2,091.36 mi.
2,509 mi = 4,037.88 kms