There are
1,678 mi
from Arcadia, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Arcadia, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Arcadia, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,425 mi.
1,678 mi = 2,700.79 kms