API Geocode Different From GUI Geocode

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Mon, 11/26/2018 - 14:11

KenITR

The geocode I get for an address from the MapQuest API is often less precise than the location shown on the MapQuest GUI. The API will put me in the middle of the street while the GUI will put me on top of the house. I prefer the latter. Why is this and how can I get the more precise location through the API?

Thanks.

Tue, 11/27/2018 - 06:12

MQBrianCoakley

The geocode api will return a

The geocode api will return a latLng and a displayLatLng. The difference between these is probably what you're seeing. You can choose which you want to use but latLng is intended for routing and displayLatLng is intended for, well, display. More details here.

Tue, 11/27/2018 - 20:20

KenITR

Thanks for your help. How

Thanks for your help. How would using the display latLong affect routing. Would routing be prone to failure?

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 05:46

(Reply to #3)

MQBrianCoakley

Routing would be prone to

Routing would be prone to ending on a nearby road rather than the correct location. If a displayLatLng is closer to the road behind the parcel (think factory or mall or mansion) then the route may end on the wrong road where there is no entrance.

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 05:54

KenITR

Thanks for your help. I

Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 14:17

(Reply to #5)

MQBrianCoakley

You're welcome!