There are
1,546 mi
from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 4 hours to go from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Ankeny, IA) is 1,322.42 mi.
1,546 mi = 1.61 kms