There are
978 mi
from Yakima, WA to Tehachapi, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 57 mins to go from Yakima, Washington to Tehachapi, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Yakima, WA to Tehachapi, CA) is 799.67 mi.
978 mi = 1,573.73 kms