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Convert Cape to Hartebeesthoek94

Convert coordinates from Cape (EPSG:4222) to Hartebeesthoek94 (EPSG:4148) — official EPSG transformation parameters, accuracy and area of use, with a free in-browser converter.

Direct link to this transformation: epsgtransform.com/transform/epsg-4222-to-epsg-4148

Official EPSG transformation from Cape to Hartebeesthoek94

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 1 transformation between Cape (EPSG:4222) and Hartebeesthoek94 (EPSG:4148). Its parameters, accuracy and area of use are listed below.

Cape to Hartebeesthoek94 (1)

EPSG:1504±15 m
Method:
Geocentric translations (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
South Africa - onshore
Scope:
Low accuracy applications.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)-134.73metre
Y-axis translation(ty)-110.92metre
Z-axis translation(tz)-292.66metre

Residuals should not exceed 15 metres. Also used to transform Cape to WGS 84 - see code 1129.

Convert EPSG:4222 to EPSG:4148 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4222", "EPSG:4148", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4222Cape

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: Africa - Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa

+proj=longlat +a=6378249.145 +rf=293.4663077 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4222

Target: EPSG:4148Hartebeesthoek94

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: Africa - South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini.

+proj=longlat +ellps=WGS84 +towgs84=0,0,0,0,0,0,0 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4148

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is converting Cape to Hartebeesthoek94?
The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±15 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:4148 to EPSG:4222