There are
1,840 mi
from Iowa City, IA to Malibu, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from Iowa City, Iowa to Malibu, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Iowa City, IA to Malibu, CA) is 1,571.85 mi.
1,840 mi = 1.61 kms