How far is Federal Heights, CO from Thornton, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Federal Heights and Thornton is 1.82 miles (2.94 km).

Flight distance from Federal Heights, CO to Thornton, CO is 1.82 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Federal Heights, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 3.48 miles (5.6 km) by car.

Driving from Federal Heights to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 09 minutes.

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#1 Federal Heights

City in Adams County, Colorado, United States

Population 13598
GPS Coordinates 39°51'5"N 104°59'55"W
Latitude 39.8513700
Longitude -104.9985900
Altitude 1613
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Federal Heights and Thornton

The distance between Federal Heights and Thornton is 6 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 Federal Heights and Thornton. The current time is 05:14:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 04 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 0.46 liters (0.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Federal Heights and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Federal Heights to Thornton is $0.45 (diesel $0.58).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $0.45 $0.5 $0.53 $0.58

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Federal Heights and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Arvada, CO to Federal Heights 9.86 miles (16 km)

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Driving distance from Aurora, CO to Federal Heights 16.52 miles (27 km)

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Driving distance from Denver, CO to Federal Heights 9.77 miles (16 km)

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Driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Federal Heights 16.25 miles (26 km)

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Driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Federal Heights 122.75 miles (198 km)

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