There are
1,929 mi
from Iowa City, IA to San Mateo, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 9 hours to go from Iowa City, Iowa to San Mateo, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Iowa City, IA to San Mateo, CA) is 1,654.39 mi.
1,929 mi = 1.61 kms