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Convert Camacupa 1948 to WGS 72BE

Convert coordinates from Camacupa 1948 (EPSG:4220) to WGS 72BE (EPSG:4324) — official EPSG transformation parameters, accuracy and area of use, with a free in-browser converter.

Direct link to this transformation: epsgtransform.com/transform/epsg-4220-to-epsg-4324

Official EPSG transformation from Camacupa 1948 to WGS 72BE

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 1 transformation between Camacupa 1948 (EPSG:4220) and WGS 72BE (EPSG:4324). Its parameters, accuracy and area of use are listed below.

Camacupa 1948 to WGS 72BE (1)

EPSG:1317±10 m
Method:
Geocentric translations (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Angola - Angola proper - offshore
Scope:
Oil and gas exploration and production.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)-37.2metre
Y-axis translation(ty)-370.6metre
Z-axis translation(tz)-228.5metre

Derived by Geophysical Services Inc. in 1979 from mean of Transit results at 7 stations.

Convert EPSG:4220 to EPSG:4324 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4220", "EPSG:4324", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4220Camacupa 1948

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: Angola - Angola proper

+proj=longlat +a=6378249.145 +rf=293.465 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4220

Target: EPSG:4324WGS 72BE

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: World

+proj=longlat +ellps=WGS72 +towgs84=0,0,1.9,0,0,0.814,-0.38 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4324

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is converting Camacupa 1948 to WGS 72BE?
The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±10 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:4324 to EPSG:4220