How far is Wellington, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wellington and Thornton is 57.78 miles (92.99 km).
Flight distance from Wellington, CO to Thornton, CO is 57.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wellington, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 59.87 miles (96.36 km) by car.
Driving from Wellington to Thornton will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Wellington
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 9620 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'14"N 105°0'31"W |
| Latitude | 40.7038700 |
| Longitude | -105.0085900 |
| Altitude | 1586 |
| 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 Wellington and Thornton
The distance between Wellington and Thornton is 96 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 04 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 Wellington and Thornton. The current time is 21:57:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8 liters (2.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wellington and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wellington to Thornton is $7.69 (diesel $10.01).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $7.69 | $8.52 | $9.14 | $10.01 |
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 April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wellington and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
