How far is Thornton, CO from Broomfield, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Thornton and Broomfield is 7.08 miles (11.4 km).
Flight distance from Thornton, CO to Broomfield, CO is 7.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Thornton, Colorado to Broomfield, Colorado is: 9.93 miles (15.99 km) by car.
Driving from Thornton to Broomfield will take approximately 00 hours 19 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Broomfield
A city in Broomfield County, Colorado. It is located on the South Platte River in the Denver metropolitan area. Broomfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Broomfield Historical Society and the Broomfield Public Library.
| Population | 72236 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°55'14"N 105°5'12"W |
| Latitude | 39.9205400 |
| Longitude | -105.0866500 |
| Altitude | 1644 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Broomfield: (-105.086461,39.920417)
Estimated Travel Time Between Thornton and Broomfield
The distance between Thornton and Broomfield is 16 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 10 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 Thornton and Broomfield. The current time is 11:11:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.33 liters (0.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thornton and Broomfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thornton to Broomfield is $1.28 (diesel $1.66).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $1.28 | $1.41 | $1.52 | $1.66 |
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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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Thornton and Broomfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
