There are
1,103 mi
from Jersey City, NJ to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 20 hours 28 mins to go from Jersey City, New Jersey to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Jersey City, NJ to Ankeny, IA) is 1,014.63 mi.
1,103 mi = 1.61 kms