There are
1,099 mi
from New York, NY to Altoona, IA

That's the driving distance. It would take 20 hours 25 mins to go from New York, New York to Altoona, Iowa.

The flight distance (direct flight from New York, NY to Altoona, IA) is 1,012.18 mi.

1,099 mi = 1.61 kms