There are
1,835 mi
from San Diego, CA to Ottumwa, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from San Diego, California to Ottumwa, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Diego, CA to Ottumwa, IA) is 1,476.86 mi.
1,835 mi = 1.61 kms