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Same run, different distance?

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‎11-04-2019 07:36

‎11-04-2019 07:36

I have identical runs last week using GPS on my smartphone (Android/Huawei) were the distance has measured at 4.99 miles and 6.24. Also a 5k I did the week before measured 2.6 miles. Confused?? 

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‎11-06-2019 10:02 - last edited on ‎01-13-2025 08:48 by Fitbit Moderator

‎11-06-2019 10:02 - last edited on ‎01-13-2025 08:48 by Fitbit Moderator

@Andrew81 Welcome to the Community. Sorry for the delayed reply. 

Thanks for the details mentioned. All devices with GPS sensors require a direct path to GPS satellites to calculate location. A weak GPS signal might affect the accuracy of your route and other activity data. Your device uses your step count to calculate distance until it finds a signal, so the total distance calculated for a workout may be slightly less accurate when GPS isn't available for the entire time. 

I would like you to try the troubleshooting in this article: How do I use GPS on my Fitbit device? Could you confirm that your GPS signal is always connected? 

Keep me posted. 

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