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Convert Pulkovo 1942(58) to Albanian 1987

Convert coordinates from Pulkovo 1942(58) (EPSG:4179) to Albanian 1987 (EPSG:4191) — official EPSG transformation parameters, accuracy and area of use, with a free in-browser converter.

Direct link to this transformation: epsgtransform.com/transform/epsg-4179-to-epsg-4191

Official EPSG transformation from Pulkovo 1942(58) to Albanian 1987

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 1 transformation between Pulkovo 1942(58) (EPSG:4179) and Albanian 1987 (EPSG:4191). Its parameters, accuracy and area of use are listed below.

Pulkovo 1942(58) to Albanian 1987 (1)

EPSG:7836±1 m
Method:
Geocentric translations (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Albania
Scope:
Transformation of coordinates at 1m level of accuracy.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)0metre
Y-axis translation(ty)0metre
Z-axis translation(tz)0metre

Albanian 1987 may be considered to be approximately equivalent to Pulkovo 1942(58) at the +/- 1m level.

Convert EPSG:4179 to EPSG:4191 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4179", "EPSG:4191", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4179Pulkovo 1942(58)

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: Europe - onshore - eastern - S-42(58)

+proj=longlat +ellps=krass +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4179

Target: EPSG:4191Albanian 1987

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

+proj=longlat +ellps=krass +towgs84=-44.183,-0.58,-38.489,2.3867,2.7072,-3.5196,-8.2703 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4191

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is converting Pulkovo 1942(58) to Albanian 1987?
The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±1 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:4191 to EPSG:4179