There are
1,884 mi
from San Rafael, CA to Ottumwa, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from San Rafael, California to Ottumwa, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Rafael, CA to Ottumwa, IA) is 1,611.68 mi.
1,884 mi = 3,032.35 kms