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Convert Nord Sahara 1959 to WGS 72BE

Convert coordinates from Nord Sahara 1959 (EPSG:4307) 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-4307-to-epsg-4324

Official EPSG transformation from Nord Sahara 1959 to WGS 72BE

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 1 transformation between Nord Sahara 1959 (EPSG:4307) and WGS 72BE (EPSG:4324). Its parameters, accuracy and area of use are listed below.

Nord Sahara 1959 to WGS 72BE (1)

EPSG:1560±8 m
Method:
Geocentric translations (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Algeria - Hassi Messaoud
Scope:
Oil and gas exploration and production.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)-156.5metre
Y-axis translation(ty)-87.2metre
Z-axis translation(tz)285.9metre

Derived at IGN monument CFP19 using Transit.

Convert EPSG:4307 to EPSG:4324 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4307", "EPSG:4324", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4307Nord Sahara 1959

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

+proj=longlat +a=6378249.145 +rf=293.465 +towgs84=-267.407,-47.068,446.357,-0.179423,5.577661,-1.27762,1.204866 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4307

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 Nord Sahara 1959 to WGS 72BE?
The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±8 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:4307