How far is Glendale, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Glendale and Thornton is 11.45 miles (18.42 km).
Flight distance from Glendale, CO to Thornton, CO is 11.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Glendale, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 18.75 miles (30.18 km) by car.
Driving from Glendale to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Glendale
City in Colorado
| Population | 5102 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°42'18"N 104°56'1"W |
| Latitude | 39.7049900 |
| Longitude | -104.9335900 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| 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 Glendale and Thornton
The distance between Glendale and Thornton is 30 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 20 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 Glendale and Thornton. The current time is 19:16:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.5 liters (0.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Glendale and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Glendale to Thornton is $2.41 (diesel $3.13).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $2.41 | $2.67 | $2.86 | $3.13 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Glendale and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
