There are
2,644 mi
from Salinas, CA to Cornelius, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 23 hours to go from Salinas, California to Cornelius, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Cornelius, NC) is 2,262.19 mi.
2,644 mi = 3.22 kms