There are
1,165 mi
from Danbury, CT to Ames, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 21 hours 44 mins to go from Danbury, Connecticut to Ames, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Danbury, CT to Ames, IA) is 1,038.96 mi.
1,165 mi = 1.61 kms