There are
988 mi
from Iowa City, IA to Kearny, NJ
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 25 mins to go from Iowa City, Iowa to Kearny, New Jersey.
The flight distance (direct flight from Iowa City, IA to Kearny, NJ) is 904.14 mi.
988 mi = 1,590.08 kms