There are
1,842 mi
from Iowa City, IA to Encinitas, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from Iowa City, Iowa to Encinitas, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Iowa City, IA to Encinitas, CA) is 1,527.85 mi.
1,842 mi = 1.61 kms