There are
1,280 mi
from Thornton, CO to Los Altos, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 22 hours 2 mins to go from Thornton, Colorado to Los Altos, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Thornton, CO to Los Altos, CA) is 939.52 mi.
1,280 mi = 1.61 kms