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Inconsistent Earth radius used in tests / documentation

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    • Bug
    • Status: Closed
    • Trivial - P5
    • Resolution: Done
    • None
    • 3.1.1
    • Geo
    • Fully Compatible
    • ALL

    Description

      MongoDB tests and documentation utilize mean Earth radius (6371km) rather than equatorial radius (6378.1km). Because Earth is not a perfect sphere, mean radius may be a more appropriate constant.

      The constant within MongoDB source code is 6378.1 km (equatorial).

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          is related to

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. DOCS-5038 fix radius of the earth to reflect constants in code

          • Major - P3 - Major loss of function.
          • Closed
          links to

          Web Link Earth Fact Sheet

          Web Link https://github.com/mongodb/mongo/pull/588

          Web Link pull/580 (places where mean radius is used)

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              matt.kangas Matt Kangas
              rps Rich Parrish
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