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Convert Pulkovo 1942(83) to WGS 84

Convert coordinates from Pulkovo 1942(83) (EPSG:4178) to WGS 84 (EPSG:4326) — official EPSG transformation parameters, accuracy and area of use, with a free in-browser converter.

Direct link to this transformation: epsgtransform.com/transform/epsg-4178-to-epsg-4326

Official EPSG transformations from Pulkovo 1942(83) to WGS 84

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 3 transformations between Pulkovo 1942(83) (EPSG:4178) and WGS 84 (EPSG:4326). Each applies to a specific area — pick the one whose area of use covers your data.

Pulkovo 1942(83) to WGS 84 (1)

EPSG:1675±2 mBest accuracy
Method:
Coordinate Frame rotation (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Germany - East Germany all states
Scope:
(null/copy) Approximation for medium and low accuracy applications assuming equality between plate-fixed static and earth-fixed dynamic CRSs, ignoring static/dynamic CRS differences.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)24metre
Y-axis translation(ty)-123metre
Z-axis translation(tz)-94metre
X-axis rotation(rx)-0.02arc-second
Y-axis rotation(ry)0.25arc-second
Z-axis rotation(rz)0.13arc-second
Scale difference(ds)1.1parts per million

Parameter values from Pulkovo 1942(83) to ETRS89 (1) (code 1674) assuming that ETRS89 is equivalent to WGS 84 within the accuracy of the transformation.

Pulkovo 1942(83) to WGS 84 (3)

EPSG:15996±4 m
Method:
Geocentric translations (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Hungary
Scope:
Military survey.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)28metre
Y-axis translation(ty)-121metre
Z-axis translation(tz)-77metre

Derived at 5 stations.

Pulkovo 1942(83) to WGS 84 (5)

EPSG:15998±5 m
Method:
Geocentric translations (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Europe - Czechoslovakia
Scope:
Military survey.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)26metre
Y-axis translation(ty)-121metre
Z-axis translation(tz)-78metre

Derived at 6 stations.

Convert EPSG:4178 to EPSG:4326 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4178", "EPSG:4326", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4178 — Pulkovo 1942(83)

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: Europe - onshore - eastern - S-42(83)

+proj=longlat +ellps=krass +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4178 →

Target: EPSG:4326 — WGS 84

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: World (by country)

+proj=longlat +datum=WGS84 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4326 →

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is converting Pulkovo 1942(83) to WGS 84?
The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±2 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:4326 to EPSG:4178 →