Iraq coordinate systems
12 EPSG coordinate systems used in Iraq. Pick one to open a converter already set to it, with its parameters and area of use.
The 12 EPSG coordinate systems for Iraq are based on Karbala 1979, Nahrwan 1934, IGRS and ED50. Projections used: UTM (Transverse Mercator) (9), Transverse Mercator (2) and Lambert Conformal Conic (1). Coordinates are in metres. UTM zones: 37N, 38N and 39N. Together they cover 29.1°N to 37.4°N, 38.8°E to 51.1°E.
- ED50 / Iraq National Grid 3893
- IGRS / UTM zone 37N 3890
- IGRS / UTM zone 38N 3891
- IGRS / UTM zone 39N 3892
- Karbala 1979 / Iraq National Grid 6646
- Karbala 1979 / UTM zone 37N 3391
- Karbala 1979 / UTM zone 38N 3392
- Karbala 1979 / UTM zone 39N 3393
- Nahrwan 1934 / Iraq zone 3394
- Nahrwan 1934 / UTM zone 37N 7005
- Nahrwan 1934 / UTM zone 38N 7006
- Nahrwan 1934 / UTM zone 39N 7007
Questions about Iraq coordinates
- Which coordinate system is used in Iraq?
- 12 EPSG systems are defined for Iraq, on datums such as Karbala 1979, Nahrwan 1934 and IGRS. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.
- Which UTM zone is Iraq in?
- Iraq is covered by UTM zones 37N, 38N and 39N. Pick the zone by the longitude of your site: each zone is 6° wide.
- How do I convert Iraq 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 Iraq 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.