There are
1,598 mi
from San Mateo, CA to Bismarck, ND
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 4 hours to go from San Mateo, California to Bismarck, North Dakota.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Mateo, CA to Bismarck, ND) is 1,268.35 mi.
1,598 mi = 2,571.31 kms