There are
1,973 mi
from Salinas, CA to Mankato, MN
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Salinas, California to Mankato, Minnesota.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Mankato, MN) is 1,535.20 mi.
1,973 mi = 1.61 kms