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Bug

The output from the Buffer (Analysis) tool provides incorrect distance between the nautical miles and meters units when using the Geodesic method in ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro.

Last Published: March 12, 2018 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000111769
SubmittedFebruary 20, 2018
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.4
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

The documentation is incorrect. An Issue has already been entered to have it corrected. Nautical Miles is based on US Nautical miles, with is 1853.248 meters

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000111769

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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