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Apple Watch - distance calculating is wrong

my watch is calculating my distance wrong? How can I fix it?

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 7

Posted on Apr 8, 2021 6:07 AM

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Apr 8, 2021 6:09 AM in response to meabh224

Make sure that both your Watch and iPhone have the most current OS/IOS


Make sure the your personal information is up to date in the health App.

Height, weight, age, sex


Then reset your fitness calibration data

From your iPhone>Watch>Privacy>Reset Fitness Calibration Data>Tap this

You will just get a confirmation box that tells you that your metrics will not be as good if you do this.

Tap confirm and do it. You will get nothing else, no confirmation but it is done.


Then go for a 20 minute outdoor run or walk using the workout app at your normal speed on a flat road/path etc


This will re-calibrate the watch.

Apple Watch - distance calculating is wrong

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