There are
1,985 mi
from San Rafael, CA to Dubuque, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from San Rafael, California to Dubuque, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Rafael, CA to Dubuque, IA) is 1,699.24 mi.
1,985 mi = 3,193.74 kms