French Polynesia coordinate systems
12 EPSG coordinate systems used in French Polynesia. Pick one to open a converter already set to it, with its parameters and area of use.
The 12 EPSG coordinate systems for French Polynesia are based on RGPF, Tahiti 52, Tahaa 54 and IGN72 Nuku Hiva and other datums. The projection is UTM (Transverse Mercator) (12). Coordinates are in metres. UTM zones: 5S, 6S, 7S and 8S. Together they cover 31.2°S to 4.5°S, 158.1°W to 132.0°W.
- Fatu Iva 72 / UTM zone 7S 3303
- IGN63 Hiva Oa / UTM zone 7S 3302
- IGN72 Nuku Hiva / UTM zone 7S 2978
- Maupiti 83 / UTM zone 5S 3306
- Moorea 87 / UTM zone 6S 3305
- RGPF / UTM zone 5S 3296
- RGPF / UTM zone 6S 3297
- RGPF / UTM zone 7S 3298
- RGPF / UTM zone 8S 3299
- Tahaa 54 / UTM zone 5S 2977
- Tahiti 52 / UTM zone 6S 2976
- Tahiti 79 / UTM zone 6S 3304
Questions about French Polynesia coordinates
- Which coordinate system is used in French Polynesia?
- 12 EPSG systems are defined for French Polynesia, on datums such as RGPF, Tahiti 52 and Tahaa 54. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.
- Which UTM zone is French Polynesia in?
- French Polynesia is covered by UTM zones 5S, 6S, 7S and 8S. Pick the zone by the longitude of your site: each zone is 6° wide.
- How do I convert French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia coordinates in metres or feet?
- All 12 are in metres. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.