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Convert Tokyo 1892 to KGD2002

Convert coordinates from Tokyo 1892 (EPSG:5132) to KGD2002 (EPSG:4737) — official EPSG transformation parameters, accuracy and area of use, with a free in-browser converter.

Direct link to this transformation: epsgtransform.com/transform/epsg-5132-to-epsg-4737

Official EPSG transformation from Tokyo 1892 to KGD2002

The EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset defines 1 transformation between Tokyo 1892 (EPSG:5132) and KGD2002 (EPSG:4737). Its parameters, accuracy and area of use are listed below.

Tokyo 1892 to KGD2002 (1)

EPSG:5190±1 m
Method:
Concatenated operation
Area of use:
South Korea - onshore
Scope:
Transformation of coordinates at 10m level of accuracy.
  1. Tokyo 1892 to Korean 1985 (1) (null)
  2. Korean 1985 to KGD2002 (1) (null)

Convert EPSG:5132 to EPSG:4737 in code

The same transformation with common GIS tools and libraries:

from pyproj import Transformer

transformer = Transformer.from_crs("EPSG:5132", "EPSG:4737", always_xy=True)
x, y = transformer.transform(-73.9857, 40.7484)
print(x, y)

Source: EPSG:5132Tokyo 1892

geographic system using latitude and longitude on an ellipsoid · Area of use: Asia - Japan and Korea

+proj=longlat +ellps=bessel +towgs84=-146.414,507.337,680.507,0,0,0,0 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:5132

Target: EPSG:4737KGD2002

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

+proj=longlat +ellps=GRS80 +towgs84=0,0,0,0,0,0,0 +no_defs +type=crs
More about EPSG:4737

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is converting Tokyo 1892 to KGD2002?
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:4737 to EPSG:5132