There are
980 mi
from Yakima, WA to Tehachapi, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 19 hours 7 mins to go from Yakima, Washington to Tehachapi, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Yakima, WA to Tehachapi, CA) is 799.67 mi.
980 mi = 1,576.65 kms