There are
1,685 mi
from Des Moines, IA to La Palma, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Des Moines, Iowa to La Palma, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to La Palma, CA) is 1,432.79 mi.
1,685 mi = 1.61 kms