Flight Time from Colorado Springs to Thornton
The flight from Colorado Springs to Thornton covers about 72 mi and takes roughly 38 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Colorado Springs and Thornton are about 72 mi (116 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 93 mi (150 km), a drive of about 1 hr 40 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 38 min.
| Straight-line distance | 72 mi / 116 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 93 mi / 150 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 40 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 38 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $12 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 39.351, -104.896 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Colorado Springs to Thornton is about 72 mi (116 km) in a straight line, and roughly 93 mi (150 km) by road.