There are
1,652 mi
from Palmdale, CA to Des Moines, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 4 hours to go from Palmdale, California to Des Moines, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palmdale, CA to Des Moines, IA) is 1,412.31 mi.
1,652 mi = 1.61 kms