There are
1,730 mi
from Carlsbad, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Carlsbad, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Carlsbad, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,424.98 mi.
1,730 mi = 1.61 kms