There are
2,028 mi
from Salinas, CA to Waconia, MN
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 11 hours to go from Salinas, California to Waconia, Minnesota.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Waconia, MN) is 1,554.19 mi.
2,028 mi = 3.22 kms