There are
1,827 mi
from Carlsbad, CA to Cedar Falls, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from Carlsbad, California to Cedar Falls, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Carlsbad, CA to Cedar Falls, IA) is 1,497.85 mi.
1,827 mi = 1.61 kms