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Convert Greek to GGRS87

Convert coordinates from Greek (EPSG:4120) to GGRS87 (EPSG:4121) — official EPSG transformation parameters, accuracy and area of use, with a free in-browser converter.

Direct link to this transformation: epsgtransform.com/transform/epsg-4120-to-epsg-4121

Official EPSG transformation from Greek to GGRS87

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 1 transformation between Greek (EPSG:4120) and GGRS87 (EPSG:4121). Its parameters, accuracy and area of use are listed below.

Greek to GGRS87 (1)

EPSG:1891±5 m
Method:
Geographic2D offsets
Area of use:
Greece - onshore
Scope:
Transformation of coordinates at 5m level of accuracy.
ParameterValueUnit
Latitude offset-5.86arc-second
Longitude offset0.28arc-second

More accurate polynomial transformations between Greek / Hatt projection zones and GGRS87 / Greek Grid are available from the Military Geographic Service.

Convert EPSG:4120 to EPSG:4121 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4120", "EPSG:4121", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4120Greek

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: Greece - onshore

+proj=longlat +ellps=bessel +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4120

Target: EPSG:4121GGRS87

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: Greece - onshore

+proj=longlat +ellps=GRS80 +towgs84=-199.87,74.79,246.62,0,0,0,0 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4121

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is converting Greek to GGRS87?
The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±5 m within its stated area of use. Browser-based converters approximate datum shifts with Helmert parameters; for surveying-grade work apply the official transformation in a desktop GIS.
Does my data leave the browser when I use this converter?
No. All coordinate transformations are computed locally in your browser using proj4js. The coordinates you enter are never transmitted to any server.
Need the reverse? Convert EPSG:4121 to EPSG:4120