There are
1,798 mi
from Iowa City, IA to La Palma, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Iowa City, Iowa to La Palma, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Iowa City, IA to La Palma, CA) is 1,538.37 mi.
1,798 mi = 1.61 kms