Apple Watch SE tracks inconsistent distance walked

Yes, I had calibrated it but I reset the calibration and followed the instructions from your link. A quick check of the step count showed about a 7 step difference in one lap. I will conduct a more extensive test tomorrow.

This really isn't an issue. I like to know how far I have walked/jogged but, at this point, the amount of time spent exercising is more important. It is just an annoyance.

Thanks for your response.

Don't really carry anything when I am walking. Steps are within a reasonable margin of error. Distance traveled in one lap still varies quite a bit depending on direction walked. There is close to a lap difference by the time that I finish a 50 minute walk. Anyway, I will just deal with it. I might try a different app to see if I get different results. Thanks for the help. I am going to shut this discussion down.

Well, the track that I use is rectangular-ish with rounded corners. I don't have access to a true oval track. I tried a different app and got the same results in terms of distance traveled. So this is just one of life's little mysteries that I am not going to spend any more time thinking about. Thanks again.