There are
1,006 mi
from Iowa City, IA to Schenectady, NY
That's the driving distance. It would take 19 hours 9 mins to go from Iowa City, Iowa to Schenectady, New York.
The flight distance (direct flight from Iowa City, IA to Schenectady, NY) is 901.70 mi.
1,006 mi = 1.61 kms