how far is an extra point

An extra point kick in American football is the same distance as a short field goal, and in the NFL it’s effectively a 33‑yard attempt.

Basic answer

• In the NFL , extra points are kicked from the 15‑yard line, which works out to a 33‑yard kick once you add 10 yards for the end zone and about 8 yards back to the holder.

• In college and most high school football, the ball is snapped from the 2‑ or 3‑yard line, so the kick is about 20 yards.

Quick breakdown

• NFL spot: 15‑yard line → 15 yards to goal line + 10‑yard end zone + ~8 yards to holder ≈ 33‑yard extra point.

• College/high school spot: around the 2‑ or 3‑yard line → roughly 10–11 yards to goal line + 10‑yard end zone ≈ 20‑yard kick.

So if someone asks “how far is an extra point?” and doesn’t specify, the usual modern answer is: about 33 yards in the NFL and about 20 yards in college/high school.

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