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Convert Karbala 1979 to WGS 84

Convert coordinates from Karbala 1979 (EPSG:4743) 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-4743-to-epsg-4326

Official EPSG transformations from Karbala 1979 to WGS 84

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 2 transformations between Karbala 1979 (EPSG:4743) and WGS 84 (EPSG:4326). Each applies to a specific area — pick the one whose area of use covers your data.

Karbala 1979 to WGS 84 (2)

EPSG:5078±1 mBest accuracy
Method:
Geocentric translations (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Iraq - 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.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)70.995metre
Y-axis translation(ty)-335.916metre
Z-axis translation(tz)262.898metre

Parameter values from Karbala 1979 to IGRS (1) (tfm code 5077) assuming that IGRS is equivalent to WGS 84 within the accuracy of the transformation. Replaces Karbala 1979 to WGS 84 (1) (tfm code 15872).

Karbala 1979 to WGS 84 (1)

EPSG:15872±5 m
Method:
Geocentric translations (geog2D domain)
Area of use:
Iraq - Basra area
Scope:
Oil and gas exploration and production.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)84.1metre
Y-axis translation(ty)-320.1metre
Z-axis translation(tz)218.7metre

Derived from shifts in UTM rectangular coordinates for one point in Basra area provided by Iraq National Oil Exploration Company. Replaced by Karbala 1979 to WGS 84 (2) (tfm code 5078).

Convert EPSG:4743 to EPSG:4326 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4743", "EPSG:4326", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4743 — Karbala 1979

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

+proj=longlat +a=6378249.145 +rf=293.465 +towgs84=70.995,-335.916,262.898,0,0,0,0 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4743 →

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 Karbala 1979 to WGS 84?
The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±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:4326 to EPSG:4743 →