How far is Parachute, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Parachute and Thornton is 166.37 miles (267.75 km).
Flight distance from Parachute, CO to Thornton, CO is 166.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Parachute to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Parachute, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 206.11 miles (331.7 km) by car.
Driving from Parachute to Thornton will take approximately 03 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Parachute
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 1114 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°27'7"N 108°3'10"W |
| Latitude | 39.4519200 |
| Longitude | -108.0528500 |
| Altitude | 1552 |
| 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 Parachute and Thornton
The distance between Parachute and Thornton is 332 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 41 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 Parachute and Thornton. The current time is 04:21:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.53 liters (7.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Parachute and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Parachute to Thornton is $26.47 (diesel $34.45).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $26.47 | $29.32 | $31.46 | $34.45 |
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 Parachute and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
