How far is Black Forest, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Black Forest and Thornton is 60.82 miles (97.88 km).
Flight distance from Black Forest, CO to Thornton, CO is 60.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Black Forest to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Black Forest, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 74.4 miles (119.74 km) by car.
Driving from Black Forest to Thornton will take approximately 01 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Black Forest
Census designated place
| Population | 13116 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°0'47"N 104°42'3"W |
| Latitude | 39.0130500 |
| Longitude | -104.7008100 |
| Altitude | 2246 |
| 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 Black Forest and Thornton
The distance between Black Forest and Thornton is 120 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 19 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 Black Forest and Thornton. The current time is 11:14:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.94 liters (2.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Black Forest and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Black Forest to Thornton is $9.56 (diesel $12.44).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $9.56 | $10.58 | $11.36 | $12.44 |
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The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Black Forest and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
