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pyproj_geod_forward_geodetic_transformation_wgs84_ellipsoid.py

python

Performs a forward geodetic transformation to calculate a destination point and d

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pyproj_geod_forward_geodetic_transformation_wgs84_ellipsoid.py
1from pyproj import Geod        
2
3# Initialize a Geod object for the WGS84 ellipsoid
4geod = Geod(ellps="WGS84")
5
6# Define starting coordinates (longitude, latitude) and bearing/distance
7lon1, lat1 = -120.108, 34.3611
8azimuth = 68
9distance = 5000
10
11# Calculate the destination point and back azimuth
12lon2, lat2, back_azimuth = geod.fwd(lon1, lat1, azimuth, distance)
13
14print(f"Destination: {lon2:.4f}, {lat2:.4f}")
15print(f"Back Azimuth: {back_azimuth:.4f}")