How far is Burlington, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Burlington and Thornton is 149.04 miles (239.86 km).
Flight distance from Burlington, CO to Thornton, CO is 149.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Burlington to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Burlington, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 168.66 miles (271.43 km) by car.
Driving from Burlington to Thornton will take approximately 02 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Burlington
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 3126 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°18'22"N 102°16'10"W |
| Latitude | 39.3061100 |
| Longitude | -102.2693600 |
| Altitude | 1271 |
| 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 Burlington and Thornton
The distance between Burlington and Thornton is 271 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 00 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 Burlington and Thornton. The current time is 07:52:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.53 liters (5.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Burlington and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Burlington to Thornton is $21.66 (diesel $28.19).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $21.66 | $23.99 | $25.75 | $28.19 |
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 May 10, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Burlington and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
