There are
968 mi
from Dubuque, IA to Sanford, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 35 mins to go from Dubuque, Iowa to Sanford, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Dubuque, IA to Sanford, NC) is 783.43 mi.
968 mi = 1,558.55 kms