There are
1,730 mi
from Salinas, CA to Beatrice, NE
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Salinas, California to Beatrice, Nebraska.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Beatrice, NE) is 1,365.35 mi.
1,730 mi = 1.61 kms