There are
1,755 mi
from La Mesa, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from La Mesa, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from La Mesa, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,423.13 mi.
1,755 mi = 2,824.13 kms