There are
1,896 mi
from Salinas, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from Salinas, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,534.82 mi.
1,896 mi = 1.61 kms