There are
1,245 mi
from Salinas, CA to Artesia, NM
That's the driving distance. It would take 22 hours 31 mins to go from Salinas, California to Artesia, New Mexico.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Artesia, NM) is 1,012.96 mi.
1,245 mi = 2,004.22 kms