There are
1,706 mi
from San Jose, CA to Council Bluffs, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 4 hours to go from San Jose, California to Council Bluffs, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Jose, CA to Council Bluffs, IA) is 1,412.53 mi.
1,706 mi = 1.61 kms