There are
1,940 mi
from Iowa City, IA to Lompoc, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Iowa City, Iowa to Lompoc, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Iowa City, IA to Lompoc, CA) is 1,636.09 mi.
1,940 mi = 1.61 kms