There are
2,596 mi
from Salinas, CA to Hickory, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 22 hours to go from Salinas, California to Hickory, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Hickory, NC) is 2,231.83 mi.
2,596 mi = 3.22 kms