There are
1,184 mi
from Chesapeake, VA to Altoona, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 22 hours 14 mins to go from Chesapeake, Virginia to Altoona, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Chesapeake, VA to Altoona, IA) is 977.82 mi.
1,184 mi = 1.61 kms