There are
1,663 mi
from Salinas, CA to Mandan, ND
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Salinas, California to Mandan, North Dakota.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Mandan, ND) is 1,273.46 mi.
1,663 mi = 2,676.80 kms