How far is Delta, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Delta and Thornton is 182.93 miles (294.39 km).
Flight distance from Delta, CO to Thornton, CO is 182.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Delta to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Delta, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 283.07 miles (455.56 km) by car.
Driving from Delta to Thornton will take approximately 04 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Delta
City in Colorado
| Population | 9030 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°44'32"N 108°4'8"W |
| Latitude | 38.7422100 |
| Longitude | -108.0689600 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Thornton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Thornton Historical Society and the Thornton Town Center.
| Population | 148113 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°52'5"N 104°58'19"W |
| Latitude | 39.8680400 |
| Longitude | -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Thornton: (-104.971859,39.868064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Delta and Thornton
The distance between Delta and Thornton is 456 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 03 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Delta and Thornton. The current time is 05:08:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.81 liters (9.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Delta and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Delta to Thornton is $36.36 (diesel $47.32).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $36.36 | $40.26 | $43.21 | $47.32 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Delta and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
