There are
1,918 mi
from San Jose, CA to Ottumwa, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from San Jose, California to Ottumwa, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Jose, CA to Ottumwa, IA) is 1,591.85 mi.
1,918 mi = 1.61 kms