There are
1,770 mi
from Glendale, CA to Ottumwa, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Glendale, California to Ottumwa, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Glendale, CA to Ottumwa, IA) is 1,486.32 mi.
1,770 mi = 1.61 kms