The Near Me widget buffer distance measurement differs from the Measurement widget in ArcGIS Web AppBuilder

Description

In ArcGIS Web AppBuilder, when finding features within a location buffer using the Near Me widget, the buffer ring displays a different distance measurement from the Measurement widget.

The following image demonstrates an attempt to find features within a 1,000 ft buffer distance from location A using the Near Me widget. When measured using the Distance tool in the Measurement widget, the blue line is displayed longer than the buffer ring although it is set with the same distance as the buffer.

Cause

The Near Me widget uses a Euclidean buffer by default, whereas the Measurement widget uses a geodesic buffer. For more information, refer to ArcGIS Web AppBuilder: Near Me widget.

Solution or Workaround

In ArcGIS Web AppBuilder, check the Use geodesic buffer check box in the Near Me widget configuration to set the same distance measurement as the Distance tool.

1. Log in to ArcGIS Online. Click Content > My Content.
2. Browse to the ArcGIS Web AppBuilder web app, click More Options and select Edit Application.
3. In ArcGIS Web AppBuilder, on the Widget tab, browse to and hover over the Near Me widget, and click Configure this widget.

4. In the Configure Near Me window, on the Search Settings tab, check the Use geodesic buffer check box and click OK.
5. On the Widget tab, click Save to save the configurations.

The image below shows the buffer ring of the Near Me widget displaying the same distance measurement as the Measurement widget Distance tool in ArcGIS Web AppBuilder.