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Deprecate and remove distance_type parameter from geo_distance query DSL

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#22914 opened on Feb 1, 2017

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Description

This is a follow up to #19846 for deprecating (5.x) and removing (6.0) the distance_type parameter from the geo_distance query dsl. The idea is to provide a single implementation that is consistent with how Lucene's LatLonPoint computes distances.

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Tech stack
java
Domain
backendsearch
Issue type
refactor
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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half day
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stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
JavaElasticsearchGeo distance queriesLucene LatLonPoint
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
Refer to issue #19846 for background. Examine the geo distance query DSL implementation, focusing on the distance type parameter. Look at Lucene's LatLonPoint distance computation for guidance. Check for existing deprecation patterns in the codebase. Files likely include query builders (e.g., GeoDistanceQueryBuilder) and related tests.