[postgis-users] unit

[Markus Schaber]

Hi, Gilbert,

Gilbert, Antoine wrote:

> When you are using functions like Distance(geometry, geometry), withinh
> SQL queries, does it exists an easy way to tell the system I want
> kilometer units ?

If your coordinates are in lat/long, than have a look at
distance_spheroid and distance_sphere, they give the distance in meters.

Markus

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