There are
1,758 mi
from San Diego, CA to Altoona, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from San Diego, California to Altoona, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Diego, CA to Altoona, IA) is 1,436.17 mi.
1,758 mi = 1.61 kms