EPSG:CODE

Abidjan 1987 to WGS 84 (1)

EPSG:4143 → EPSG:4326

Coordinate Reference Systems

Source CRS
EPSG:4143
Abidjan 1987
Geographic 2D
Target CRS
EPSG:4326
WGS 84
Geographic 2D

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Remarks

Derived in Abidjan for use in the immediate area, but used by E&P industry onshore and offshore. Accuracy is submetre in Abidjan but unknown elsewhere. A similar CT (tfm code 6872) was used by Western Geophysical for offshore surveys in the 1990s.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Abidjan 1987 to WGS 84 coordinates?

Use the coordinate transformation tool above to convert Abidjan 1987 (EPSG:4143) to WGS 84 (EPSG:4326). Enter your source coordinates and click Transform. This uses the Geocentric translations (geog2D domain) method with 2m accuracy.

How do I transform Abidjan 1987 to WGS 84 using Proj4js?

Use proj4.defs to define both EPSG:4143 and EPSG:4326, then call proj4(source, target, [x, y]) to convert coordinates programmatically.

What is the accuracy of the Abidjan 1987 to WGS 84 transformation?

This transformation (EPSG:1470) has an accuracy of 2m using the Geocentric translations (geog2D domain) method. Area of use: Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast).