There are
3,003 mi
from Salinas, CA to Schenectady, NY
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 5 hours to go from Salinas, California to Schenectady, New York.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Schenectady, NY) is 2,535.75 mi.
3,003 mi = 4.83 kms