There are
1,913 mi
from Salinas, CA to Fort Dodge, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 9 hours to go from Salinas, California to Fort Dodge, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Fort Dodge, IA) is 1,510.45 mi.
1,913 mi = 1.61 kms