There are
1,691 mi
from Irvine, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Irvine, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Irvine, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,428.46 mi.
1,691 mi = 1.61 kms