There are
1,982 mi
from Santa Maria, CA to Bettendorf, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 11 hours to go from Santa Maria, California to Bettendorf, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Maria, CA to Bettendorf, IA) is 1,678.95 mi.
1,982 mi = 1.61 kms