There are
1,686 mi
from Monterey Park, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Monterey Park, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Monterey Park, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,431.98 mi.
1,686 mi = 2,714.10 kms