Distance from Kansas City to San Mateo by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to San Mateo (CA) is 1504 miles or 2419 kilometers or 1306 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to San Mateo is 1824 miles (2937 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 320 miles or 518 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to San Mateo, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and San Mateo is 1504 miles or 2419 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to San Mateo, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

What is the average flight time from Kansas City to San Mateo?

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to San Mateo, CA is 3 hours 27 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to San Mateo Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Kansas City, MO and San Mateo, CA
This map shows the distance from Kansas City, MO, Usa to San Mateo, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Kansas City, Missouri to San Mateo, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to San Mateo, CA

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to San Mateo, California is 1824 miles or 2937 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to San Mateo, CA is 1824 miles or 2937 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in San Mateo, California.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to San Mateo, California is approximately 1824 miles (2937 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 31 to 32 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to San Mateo, CA

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to San Mateo, CA?
The total driving time is 31 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to San Mateo take?
Kansas City and San Mateo are 31 hours 21 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Kansas City and San Mateo

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and San Mateo (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Mateo time is 3 Hours behind Kansas City.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in San Mateo
2025-12-18, 11:48:47 EST2025-12-18, 08:48:47 PST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and San Mateo California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Kansas City, MO and San Mateo, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1824 mi 2937 km 1583.96 nmi
Straight line distance 1504 mi 2419 km 1306 nmi
Difference 320 mi 518 km 277 nmi

Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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San Mateo Details

San Mateo is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 33' 46.8'' Longitude: W 122° 19' 31.9''
Latitude37.56299
Longitude-122.32553
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Mateo

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and San Mateo, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 61 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 45 hours 53 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 40 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 36 hours 42 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 33 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 30 hours 35 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 28 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 26 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 24 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 22 hours 56 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 21 hours 35 minutes