There are
1,844 mi
from San Mateo, CA to Fort Dodge, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from San Mateo, California to Fort Dodge, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Mateo, CA to Fort Dodge, IA) is 1,520.69 mi.
1,844 mi = 1.61 kms