There are
1,402 mi
from Gilbert, AZ to Altoona, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 1 hour to go from Gilbert, Arizona to Altoona, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gilbert, AZ to Altoona, IA) is 1,152.65 mi.
1,402 mi = 1.61 kms