There are
1,700 mi
from Torrance, CA to Des Moines, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Torrance, California to Des Moines, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Torrance, CA to Des Moines, IA) is 1,447.90 mi.
1,700 mi = 1.61 kms