There are
1,763 mi
from Palmdale, CA to Waterloo, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Palmdale, California to Waterloo, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palmdale, CA to Waterloo, IA) is 1,489.09 mi.
1,763 mi = 1.61 kms