There are
1,821 mi
from Des Moines, IA to Ukiah, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Des Moines, Iowa to Ukiah, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Des Moines, IA to Ukiah, CA) is 1,559.45 mi.
1,821 mi = 1.61 kms