There are
2,053 mi
from Salinas, CA to Mendota Heights, MN
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 12 hours to go from Salinas, California to Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Mendota Heights, MN) is 1,586 mi.
2,053 mi = 3.22 kms