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Bug

In ArcGIS Online, searching in places with 42.495620, -83.241850 latitude and longitude geocodes the point in Antarctic.

Last Published: April 3, 2019 ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000121288
SubmittedMarch 28, 2019
Last ModifiedFebruary 11, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version found7.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

ArcGIS Online uses coordinates in the order of (x,y) so the map viewer plots these as (longitude, latitude). It is automatically corrected when the value for x is greater than 90. For more information refer to, https://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-online/create-maps/search-locations.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_67BA900DA88C4F68AB0A2CD8B70420A1.

Workaround

Select the specified value, or specify the longitude value first, then latitude.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000121288

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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