There are
1,102 mi
from Chesapeake, VA to Ottumwa, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 21 hours to go from Chesapeake, Virginia to Ottumwa, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Chesapeake, VA to Ottumwa, IA) is 913.64 mi.
1,102 mi = 1.61 kms