Why does MongoDB store coordinates as longitude first?

Asked Jul 27 '15 at 08:16

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I have experienced and seen many Geo query errors in MongoDB due to misplace latitude and longitude. MongoDB specifies the format to be Longitude first contrary to normal usage of Latitude first. However I can't find any resaon or explanation on why?

So, my question is:

Is there any practical implications or benefits using longitude first?

edited Dec 04 '18 at 02:46

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asked Jul 27 '15 at 08:16

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It's the same order as supported by the GeoJSON spec. – Blakes Seven Jul 27 '15 at 08:19
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There is also no "normal usage", according to [this answer](http://stackoverflow.com/a/18721489/98057). WSG84 also uses long, lat. – André Laszlo Jul 27 '15 at 08:20
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Longitude is the *x* axis, latitude the *y* axis. Generally the order is always x, y. – deceze Jul 27 '15 at 08:21

Why does MongoDB store coordinates as longitude first?

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