There are
1,808 mi
from Waterloo, IA to Gardena, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Waterloo, Iowa to Gardena, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waterloo, IA to Gardena, CA) is 1,522.47 mi.
1,808 mi = 2,909.38 kms