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Convert Palestine 1923 to WGS 84

Convert coordinates from Palestine 1923 (EPSG:4281) 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-4281-to-epsg-4326

Official EPSG transformations from Palestine 1923 to WGS 84

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 2 transformations between Palestine 1923 (EPSG:4281) and WGS 84 (EPSG:4326). Each applies to a specific area — pick the one whose area of use covers your data.

Palestine 1923 to WGS 84 (1)

EPSG:1074±2 mBest accuracy
Method:
Position Vector transformation (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Asia - Middle East - Israel and Palestine onshore
Scope:
Oil and gas exploration and production.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)-275.7224metre
Y-axis translation(ty)94.7824metre
Z-axis translation(tz)340.8944metre
X-axis rotation(rx)-8.001arc-second
Y-axis rotation(ry)-4.42arc-second
Z-axis rotation(rz)-11.821arc-second
Scale difference(ds)1parts per million

Accuracy: 1m to north and 5m to south of east-west line through Beersheba (31°15'N). Not recognised by Survey of Israel. See Palestine 1923 to WGS 84 (2) (code 8650).

Palestine 1923 to WGS 84 (2)

EPSG:8650±2.5 m
Method:
Concatenated operation
Area of use:
Asia - Middle East - Israel and Palestine onshore
Scope:
Topographic mapping.
  1. Palestine 1923 to Israel 1993 (1) (null)
  2. Israel 1993 to WGS 84 (1) (null)

Accuracy: 1m to north and 10m to south of east-west line through Beersheba (31°15'N). Can be implemented as a geocentric translation tfm with param. Values dX = -229m, dY = -67m, dZ= +277m.

Convert EPSG:4281 to EPSG:4326 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4281", "EPSG:4326", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4281 — Palestine 1923

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: Asia - Middle East - Israel, Jordan and Palestine onshore

+proj=longlat +a=6378300.789 +b=6356566.435 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4281 →

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 Palestine 1923 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:4281 →