There are
1,725 mi
from Downey, CA to Pella, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Downey, California to Pella, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Downey, CA to Pella, IA) is 1,465.90 mi.
1,725 mi = 1.61 kms