There are
2,005 mi
from San Mateo, CA to Elk River, MN
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 11 hours to go from San Mateo, California to Elk River, Minnesota.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Mateo, CA to Elk River, MN) is 1,572.22 mi.
2,005 mi = 3.22 kms