Convert Fiji 1986 to WGS 84

Convert coordinates from Fiji 1986 (EPSG:4720) to WGS 84 (EPSG:4326) — official EPSG transformation parameters, accuracy and area of use, with a free in-browser converter.

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Direct link to this transformation: epsgtransform.com/transform/epsg-4720-to-epsg-4326

Official EPSG transformations from Fiji 1986 to WGS 84

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 2 transformations between Fiji 1986 (EPSG:4720) and WGS 84 (EPSG:4326). Each applies to a specific area — pick the one whose area of use covers your data.

Fiji 1986 to WGS 84 (1)

EPSG:15876±2 mBest accuracy

Method:: Position Vector transformation (geog2D domain)
Area of use:: Fiji - onshore
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.

Parameter	Value	Unit
X-axis translation(tx)	0	metre
Y-axis translation(ty)	0	metre
Z-axis translation(tz)	4.5	metre
X-axis rotation(rx)	0	arc-second
Y-axis rotation(ry)	0	arc-second
Z-axis rotation(rz)	0.554	arc-second
Scale difference(ds)	0.2263	parts per million

Approximation at the +/- 2m level assuming that Fiji 1986 is equivalent to WGS 72. Parameter values taken from WGS 72 to WGS 84 (1) (tfm code 1237).

Fiji 1986 to WGS 84 (2)

EPSG:15877±40 m

Method:: Coordinate Frame rotation (geog2D domain)
Area of use:: Fiji - main islands
Scope:: Low accuracy applications.

Parameter	Value	Unit
X-axis translation(tx)	-35.173	metre
Y-axis translation(ty)	136.571	metre
Z-axis translation(tz)	-36.964	metre
X-axis rotation(rx)	1.37	arc-second
Y-axis rotation(ry)	-0.842	arc-second
Z-axis rotation(rz)	-4.718	arc-second
Scale difference(ds)	-1.537	parts per million

Horizontal accuracy 2m, vertical accuracy approximately 40 metres. Suitable for GIS mapping purposes but not rigorous surveying. Very similar results may be obtained through Fiji 1986 to WGS 84 (1) (tfm code 15876).

Convert EPSG:4720 to EPSG:4326 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4720", "EPSG:4326", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4720 — Fiji 1986

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

+proj=longlat +ellps=WGS72 +towgs84=0,0,4.5,0,0,0.554,0.2263 +no_defs +type=crs

More about EPSG:4720 →

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 Fiji 1986 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:4720 →