There are
1,809 mi
from San Mateo, CA to Clive, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from San Mateo, California to Clive, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Mateo, CA to Clive, IA) is 1,538.59 mi.
1,809 mi = 1.61 kms