There are
1,697 mi
from Mission Viejo, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Mission Viejo, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Mission Viejo, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,425.24 mi.
1,697 mi = 2,731.84 kms