Geo search allows you to filter and sort documents based on their geographic location. Use it to build store locators, delivery zone finders, local service directories, and any application where physical proximity matters.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.meilisearch.com/docs/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Supported geo formats
Meilisearch supports two ways to store geographic data:_geofield: a simple object withlatandlngproperties for point locations- GeoJSON: a standardized format for complex geometries including points, polygons, and multi-polygons
Geo operations
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
_geoRadius | Filter results within a circular area |
_geoBoundingBox | Filter results within a rectangular area |
_geoPolygon | Filter results within a custom polygon shape |
_geoPoint | Sort results by distance from a reference point |
Next steps
Getting started
Index documents with coordinates and run your first geo search
Filter by radius
Find results within a distance from a point
Sort by distance
Rank results by proximity to a location
GeoJSON format
Index complex geometries with GeoJSON