There are
1,096 mi
from Paterson, NJ to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 20 hours 16 mins to go from Paterson, New Jersey to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to Ankeny, IA) is 1,007.52 mi.
1,096 mi = 1.61 kms