There are
1,796 mi
from San Rafael, CA to Des Moines, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from San Rafael, California to Des Moines, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Rafael, CA to Des Moines, IA) is 1,548.41 mi.
1,796 mi = 2,889.78 kms