There are
1,403 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Palm Bay, FL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 2 hours to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Palm Bay, Florida.
The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Palm Bay, FL) is 1,190.38 mi.
1,403 mi = 1.61 kms