There are
1,818 mi
from Hayward, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Hayward, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Hayward, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,532.55 mi.
1,818 mi = 1.61 kms