There are
1,703 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Manhattan Beach, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Manhattan Beach, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Manhattan Beach, CA) is 1,449.78 mi.
1,703 mi = 1.61 kms