There are
1,997 mi
from Salinas, CA to Waterloo, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Salinas, California to Waterloo, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Waterloo, IA) is 1,602.98 mi.
1,997 mi = 1.61 kms