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Convert ITRF96 to NAD83(CORS96)

Convert coordinates from ITRF96 (EPSG:4917) to NAD83(CORS96) (EPSG:6781) — official EPSG transformation parameters, accuracy and area of use, with a free in-browser converter.

Direct link to this transformation: epsgtransform.com/transform/epsg-4917-to-epsg-6781

Official EPSG transformation from ITRF96 to NAD83(CORS96)

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 1 transformation between ITRF96 (EPSG:4917) and NAD83(CORS96) (EPSG:6781). Its parameters, accuracy and area of use are listed below.

ITRF96 to NAD83(CORS96) (1)

EPSG:6864±0 m
Method:
Time-dependent Coordinate Frame rotation (geocen)
Area of use:
USA - CONUS and Alaska; PRVI
Scope:
Geodesy. Defines NAD83(CORS96) from 1st January 1997 through 31st December 1999.
ParameterValueUnit
X-axis translation(tx)0.991metre
Y-axis translation(ty)-1.9072metre
Z-axis translation(tz)-0.5129metre
X-axis rotation(rx)25.79milliarc-second
Y-axis rotation(ry)9.65milliarc-second
Z-axis rotation(rz)11.66milliarc-second
Scale difference(ds)0parts per billion
rate tx0metres per year
rate ty0metres per year
rate tz0metres per year
rate rx0.0532milliarc-seconds per year
rate ry-0.7423milliarc-seconds per year
rate rz-0.0316milliarc-seconds per year
rate ds0parts per billion per year
epoch1997year

Scale difference in ppb and scale difference rate in ppb/yr where 1/billion = 1E-9 or nm/m. Jointly derived by Canada and US at 12 North American VLBI stations. Replaced by CT code 6865 from 2000-01-01. See CT code 8259 for Canadian equivalent.

Convert EPSG:4917 to EPSG:6781 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:4917", "EPSG:6781", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:4917ITRF96

geocentric Cartesian system (Earth-centred Earth-fixed) · Area of use: World

+proj=geocent +ellps=GRS80 +units=m +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4917

Target: EPSG:6781NAD83(CORS96)

geocentric Cartesian system (Earth-centred Earth-fixed) · Area of use: USA - CONUS and Alaska; PRVI

+proj=geocent +ellps=GRS80 +units=m +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:6781

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is converting ITRF96 to NAD83(CORS96)?
The most accurate official EPSG transformation between these systems is accurate to about ±0 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:6781 to EPSG:4917