Distance from Rapid City, SD to Thornton, CO, miles and hours

Distance from Rapid City, SD to Thornton, CO, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 379.27 mi (610.37 km)
Line distance: 304.45 mi (489.96 km)
Road time: 5 hr 54 min
Air distance: 304.45 mi (489.96 km)
Time to flight: 35 min

Distance from Thornton city in Colorado by road in south direction from Rapid City, South Dakota state is three hundred and seventy-nine miles by car. There are three hundred and four miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Rapid City and Thornton will take about 5 hours 54 minutes .

Distances between Rapid City, SD and Thornton, CO

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Rapid City, SD

Country United States
State South Dakota
City Rapid City
GPS Coordinates 44° 4' 50" N
-103° 13' 52"W
Latitude 44.08054
Longitude -103.23101

Thornton, CO

Country United States
State Colorado
City Thornton
GPS Coordinates 39° 52' 5" N
-104° 58' 19"W
Latitude 39.86804
Longitude -104.97192


Rapid City to Thornton Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Rapid City, SD to Thornton, CO?

Mileage from Rapid City to Thornton by road is 379.27 miles or 610.37 km;

How far is Rapid City from Thornton?

There is 304.45 miles (489.96 km) between Rapid City and Thornton

How long is the trip between city of Rapid City and Thornton?

The driving time between two cities is approx 5 hours 54 minutes

Distance Rapid City Thornton

Distance Rapid City Thornton
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 304.45 489.96 264.56
Driving distance 379.27 610.38 329.58

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Rapid City, SD and Thornton, CO

How far is Rapid City from Thornton? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Thornton city is by plane, so check flight duration between Rapid City and Thornton. And dont forget to look at distance from Thornton to Rapid City. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Rapid City to Thornton.


How long does it take to fly to Thornton from Rapid City?

Flying time is about 35 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Rapid City, SD and Rapid City, CO

How long is flight from Rapid City to Thornton?

This flight will take about thirty-five minutes ;

How to get to Thornton from Rapid City?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Thornton and Rapid City

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 35 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 35 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 32 min
Airbus 515 mph 35 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Rapid City, SD and Thornton, CO. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Rapid City and Thornton. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

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