[postgis-tickets] [PostGIS] #4835: ST_Distance returning wrong results near the pole

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#4835: ST_Distance returning wrong results near the pole
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  Reporter:  matthiasheuser  |      Owner:  pramsey
      Type:  defect          |     Status:  new
  Priority:  high            |  Milestone:  PostGIS 3.1.2
 Component:  postgis         |    Version:  3.1.x
Resolution:                  |   Keywords:
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Comment (by matthiasheuser):

 I compiled the new version today and did some test runs of the script
 mentioned in the issue.
 As you already said, it is better but not perfect.

 Here are the results (showing only the first occurrences of the issue):

 Version 3.1.0 (at about 74 km distance):
 {{{
 NOTICE:  Coord: -169.35, Dist: 1315941
 NOTICE:  Coord: -159.55, Dist: 1315941
 }}}

 Version 3.1.2dev (at about 14 km distance):
 {{{
 NOTICE:  Coord: -165.37, Dist: 1315941
 NOTICE:  Coord: -163.53, Dist: 1315941
 }}}

 Version 2.4.5 (at about 0.5 km distance):
 {{{
 NOTICE:  Coord: -164.48, Dist: 1315941
 NOTICE:  Coord: -164.42, Dist: 1315941
 }}}

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