There are
1,754 mi
from Santee, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Santee, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santee, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,418.11 mi.
1,754 mi = 2,823.18 kms