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Convert Martinique 1938 to RGAF09

Convert coordinates from Martinique 1938 (EPSG:4625) to RGAF09 (EPSG:5489) — official EPSG transformation parameters, accuracy and area of use, with a free in-browser converter.

Direct link to this transformation: epsgtransform.com/transform/epsg-4625-to-epsg-5489

Official EPSG transformation from Martinique 1938 to RGAF09

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 1 transformation between Martinique 1938 (EPSG:4625) and RGAF09 (EPSG:5489). Its parameters, accuracy and area of use are listed below.

Martinique 1938 to RGAF09 (1)

EPSG:5491±0.1 m
Method:
Position Vector transformation (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Martinique - onshore
Scope:
Transformation of coordinates at 0.1m level of accuracy.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)127.744metre
Y-axis translation(ty)547.069metre
Z-axis translation(tz)118.359metre
X-axis rotation(rx)-3.1116arc-second
Y-axis rotation(ry)4.9509arc-second
Z-axis rotation(rz)-0.8837arc-second
Scale difference(ds)14.1012parts per million

Convert EPSG:4625 to EPSG:5489 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4625", "EPSG:5489", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4625Martinique 1938

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

+proj=longlat +ellps=intl +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4625

Target: EPSG:5489RGAF09

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: Caribbean - French Antilles

+proj=longlat +ellps=GRS80 +towgs84=0,0,0,0,0,0,0 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:5489

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is converting Martinique 1938 to RGAF09?
The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±0.1 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:5489 to EPSG:4625