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Convert MGI to WGS 84

Convert coordinates from MGI (EPSG:4312) 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-4312-to-epsg-4326

Official EPSG transformations from MGI to WGS 84

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 2 transformations between MGI (EPSG:4312) and WGS 84 (EPSG:4326). Each applies to a specific area — pick the one whose area of use covers your data.

MGI to WGS 84 (8)

EPSG:1194±0.5 mBest accuracy
Method:
Coordinate Frame rotation (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Austria - Styria
Scope:
Transformation of coordinates at 0.5m level of accuracy.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)601.705metre
Y-axis translation(ty)84.263metre
Z-axis translation(tz)485.227metre
X-axis rotation(rx)-4.7354arc-second
Y-axis rotation(ry)-1.3145arc-second
Z-axis rotation(rz)-5.393arc-second
Scale difference(ds)-2.3887parts per million

May be taken as approximate transformation MGI to ETRS89 assuming ETRS89 is equivalent to WGS 84 within the accuracy of the transformation - see tfm code 1024. Information source gives scale as -2.388739 ppm.

MGI to WGS 84 (3)

EPSG:1618±1.5 m
Method:
Position Vector transformation (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Austria
Scope:
(null/copy) Approximation for medium and low accuracy applications assuming equality between plate-fixed static and earth-fixed dynamic CRSs, ignoring static/dynamic CRS differences.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)577.326metre
Y-axis translation(ty)90.129metre
Z-axis translation(tz)463.919metre
X-axis rotation(rx)5.137arc-second
Y-axis rotation(ry)1.474arc-second
Z-axis rotation(rz)5.297arc-second
Scale difference(ds)2.4232parts per million

Same transformation parameters used for MGI to ETRS89 (1) (code 1619).

Convert EPSG:4312 to EPSG:4326 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4312", "EPSG:4326", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4312 — MGI

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

+proj=longlat +ellps=bessel +towgs84=577.326,90.129,463.919,5.137,1.474,5.297,2.4232 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4312 →

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 MGI to WGS 84?
The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±0.5 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:4326 to EPSG:4312 →