There are
1,694 mi
from Irvine, CA to Altoona, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Irvine, California to Altoona, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Irvine, CA to Altoona, IA) is 1,433.37 mi.
1,694 mi = 1.61 kms