There are
1,823 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Milpitas, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Milpitas, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Milpitas, CA) is 1,528.49 mi.
1,823 mi = 1.61 kms