There are
1,195 mi
from Chesapeake, VA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 22 hours 28 mins to go from Chesapeake, Virginia to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Chesapeake, VA to Ankeny, IA) is 985.62 mi.
1,195 mi = 1.61 kms