There are
1,814 mi
from San Mateo, CA to Urbandale, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from San Mateo, California to Urbandale, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Mateo, CA to Urbandale, IA) is 1,541.72 mi.
1,814 mi = 1.61 kms