Falkland Islands coordinate systems
3 EPSG coordinate systems used in Falkland Islands. Pick one to open a converter already set to it, with its parameters and area of use.
The 3 EPSG coordinate systems for Falkland Islands are based on Sapper Hill 1943 and WGS 84. Projections used: UTM (Transverse Mercator) (2) and Transverse Mercator (1). Coordinates are in metres. UTM zones: 20S and 21S. Together they cover 56.3°S to 47.7°S, 63.0°W to 57.0°W.
Questions about Falkland Islands coordinates
- Which coordinate system is used in Falkland Islands?
- 3 EPSG systems are defined for Falkland Islands, on datums such as Sapper Hill 1943 and WGS 84. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.
- Which UTM zone is Falkland Islands in?
- Falkland Islands is covered by UTM zones 20S and 21S. Pick the zone by the longitude of your site: each zone is 6° wide.
- How do I convert Falkland Islands coordinates to latitude and longitude or Google Earth?
- Open the system's page below and type an easting and northing into the converter, or paste a whole spreadsheet into the free web app and choose the system by name or EPSG code. Save the result as KML or KMZ and open it in Google Earth.
- Are Falkland Islands coordinates in metres or feet?
- All 3 are in metres. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.