How far is Welby, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Welby and Thornton is 2.27 miles (3.66 km).
Flight distance from Welby, CO to Thornton, CO is 2.27 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Welby, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 3.04 miles (4.89 km) by car.
Driving from Welby to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Welby
Census-designated place in Colorado
| Population | 14846 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°50'12"N 104°57'33"W |
| Latitude | 39.8366500 |
| Longitude | -104.9591500 |
| Altitude | 1565 |
| 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 Welby and Thornton
The distance between Welby and Thornton is 5 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 Welby and Thornton. The current time is 16:14:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.41 liters (0.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Welby and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Welby to Thornton is $0.39 (diesel $0.51).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $0.39 | $0.43 | $0.46 | $0.51 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Welby and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
