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You have a mapping with a geo_shape field but your geo queries return no results. What is a likely cause?

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Elasticsearch - Mappings and Data Types
You have a mapping with a geo_shape field but your geo queries return no results. What is a likely cause?
AThe indexed shapes are invalid or not properly formatted
BThe field is defined as geo_point instead of geo_shape
CThe query uses geo_distance which only works with geo_point
DThe index is missing a keyword field
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Check query compatibility with field type

    geo_distance queries only work with geo_point fields, not geo_shape.

  2. Step 2: Identify mismatch

    If the field is geo_shape but the query is geo_distance, no results will be returned.

  3. Final Answer:

    The query uses geo_distance which only works with geo_point -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    geo_distance query + geo_shape field = no results [OK]
Quick Trick: Use geo_shape queries for geo_shape fields, not geo_distance [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Using geo_distance query on geo_shape field
  • Ignoring shape format errors
  • Confusing geo_point and geo_shape types

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