There are
1,861 mi
from Santa Barbara, CA to Ottumwa, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from Santa Barbara, California to Ottumwa, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Ottumwa, IA) is 1,552.24 mi.
1,861 mi = 1.61 kms