There are
2,508 mi
from Johnson City, TN to Salinas, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 20 hours to go from Johnson City, Tennessee to Salinas, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Johnson City, TN to Salinas, CA) is 2,167.59 mi.
2,508 mi = 4,036.26 kms