Garoua to WGS 84 (1)
EPSG:8631±6 m- Method:
- Concatenated operation
- Area of use:
- Cameroon - Garoua area
- Scope:
- Oil and gas exploration and production.
- Garoua to WGS 72BE (1) (null)
- WGS 72BE to WGS 84 (1) (null)
Convert Garoua to WGS 84
Convert coordinates from Garoua (EPSG:4197) to WGS 84 (EPSG:4326) — official EPSG transformation parameters, accuracy and area of use, with a free in-browser converter.
Official EPSG transformation from Garoua to WGS 84
The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 1 transformation between Garoua (EPSG:4197) and WGS 84 (EPSG:4326). Its parameters, accuracy and area of use are listed below.
Convert EPSG:4197 to EPSG:4326 in code
The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:
from pyproj import Transformer
transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4197", "EPSG:4326", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)Source: EPSG:4197 — Garoua
geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: Cameroon - Garoua area
+proj=longlat +a=6378249.145 +rf=293.465 +no_defs +type=crsMore about EPSG:4197 →
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=crsMore about EPSG:4326 →
Frequently asked questions
- How accurate is converting Garoua to WGS 84?
- The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±6 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.