There are
1,681 mi
from Glendale, CA to Des Moines, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Glendale, California to Des Moines, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Glendale, CA to Des Moines, IA) is 1,433.42 mi.
1,681 mi = 1.61 kms