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Convert Pulkovo 1942 to UCS-2000

Convert coordinates from Pulkovo 1942 (EPSG:4284) to UCS-2000 (EPSG:5561) — official EPSG transformation parameters, accuracy and area of use, with a free in-browser converter.

Direct link to this transformation: epsgtransform.com/transform/epsg-4284-to-epsg-5561

Official EPSG transformation from Pulkovo 1942 to UCS-2000

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 1 transformation between Pulkovo 1942 (EPSG:4284) and UCS-2000 (EPSG:5561). Its parameters, accuracy and area of use are listed below.

Pulkovo 1942 to UCS-2000 (1)

EPSG:5586±3.5 m
Method:
Geocentric translations (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Ukraine
Scope:
Transformation of coordinates at 4m level of accuracy.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)0metre
Y-axis translation(ty)0metre
Z-axis translation(tz)0metre

UCS-2000 is defined to be approximately consistent with Pulkovo 1942 and this transformation's accuracy is due to deformation of the Pulkovo system across Ukrainian territory.

Convert EPSG:4284 to EPSG:5561 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4284", "EPSG:5561", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4284Pulkovo 1942

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

+proj=longlat +ellps=krass +towgs84=25,-141,-78.5,0,0.35,0.736,0 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4284

Target: EPSG:5561UCS-2000

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

+proj=longlat +ellps=krass +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:5561

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is converting Pulkovo 1942 to UCS-2000?
The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±3.5 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:5561 to EPSG:4284