Wagner VI projection

Wagner VI projection of the world.

Wagner VI is a pseudocylindrical whole Earth map projection. Like the Robinson projection, it is a compromise projection, not having any special attributes other than a pleasing, low distortion appearance. Wagner VI is equivalent to the Kavrayskiy VII horizontally elongated by a factor of ​²⁄_√3. This elongation results in proper preservation of shapes near the equator but slightly more distortion overall. The aspect ratio of this projection is 2:1, as formed by the ratio of the equator to the central meridian. This matches the ratio of Earth’s equator to any meridian.

The Wagner VI is defined by:

$x = \lambda \sqrt{1 - 3\left(\frac{\phi}{\pi}\right)^2}$

$y = \phi\,$.

See also

• List of map projections
• Kavrayskiy VII projection