Is it possible for the tracking gps to be off by over 1 mile?

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Posted on Mar 10, 2021 5:46 PM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2021 5:55 PM

Yes, in a city with tall buildings, or a canyon. GPS needs to track multiple satellites and in certain places it may not see enough to get an accurate reading.

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Mar 10, 2021 5:55 PM in response to Boymom2311

Yes, in a city with tall buildings, or a canyon. GPS needs to track multiple satellites and in certain places it may not see enough to get an accurate reading.

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