Western Sahara coordinate systems
3 EPSG coordinate systems used in Western Sahara. Pick one to open a converter already set to it, with its parameters and area of use.
The 3 EPSG coordinate systems for Western Sahara are based on Merchich and Merchich (degrees) UTM Zone 28N. Projections used: Lambert Conformal Conic (2) and UTM (Transverse Mercator) (1). Coordinates are in metres. UTM zones: 28N. Together they cover 19.0°N to 27.7°N, 20.7°W to 8.7°W.
- Merchich (degrees) UTM Zone 28N 102144
- Merchich / Sahara Nord 26194
- Merchich / Sahara Sud 26195
Questions about Western Sahara coordinates
- Which coordinate system is used in Western Sahara?
- 3 EPSG systems are defined for Western Sahara, on datums such as Merchich and Merchich (degrees) UTM Zone 28N. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.
- Which UTM zone is Western Sahara in?
- Western Sahara is covered by UTM zone 28N. Pick the zone by the longitude of your site: each zone is 6° wide.
- How do I convert Western Sahara 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 Western Sahara 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.