There are
2,658 mi
from San Mateo, CA to Shelby, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 23 hours to go from San Mateo, California to Shelby, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Mateo, CA to Shelby, NC) is 2,255.31 mi.
2,658 mi = 3.22 kms