How far is the NBA 3-point line?

Answer 1

In the NBA, the arc is 23 feet, 9 inches (7.23 m) from the basket, but near the sidelines, three-point line is straight and parallel to the sideline in order to allow room between the three-point line and the sideline. Hence, the distance varies near the sidelines; it is 22 feet (6.71 m) at its closest point in the corner.

Answer 2

In the NBA, the arc is 23 feet, 9 inches (7.23 m) from the basket, but near the sidelines, three-point line is straight and parallel to the sideline in order to allow room between the three-point line and the sideline. Hence, the distance varies near the sidelines; it is 22 feet (6.71 m) at its closest point in the corner.

In FIBA, the three-point line is 6.25 meters from the center of the basket.The three-point line is generally an arc at a set radius from the basket. In international basketball and in the WNBA, the three-point line is 6.25 meters (20 ft 6 in) from the basket. U.S. college basketball specifies a distance of 19 feet, 9 inches (6.02 m) from the basket, also used in U.S. high schools. The distance of the college 3 point line has been under much scrutiny lately - opposers claiming this shot is too short and allows for comebacks to be made too easily. In the NBA, the arc is 23 feet, 9 inches (7.23 m) from the basket, but near the sidelines, three-point line is straight and parallel to the sideline in order to allow room between the three-point line and the sideline. Hence, the distance varies near the sidelines; it is 22 feet (6.71 m) at its closest point in the corner.

In order to attempt a three-pointer, a player's feet must be outside the three-point line. At the time of the shot or jump, the player may not be on the line or inside the line, or the basket is considered a two-point attempt; however, the player is allowed to jump from outside the line and land inside the line, as long as the ball is released in mid-air.

A referee raises his arm to signal the shot attempt. If the attempt is successful, he raises his other arm and holds up three fingers in both hands to indicate the points scored. The referee must recognize it for it to count as three points. This has often been an issue of contention, as many games have been decided by a last-second three-pointer. In these extreme circumstances, referees have often conferred before deciding on how to rule the shot. Video replay has sometimes been used, depending on league rules.

If a shooter is fouled while attempting a three-pointer and subsequently misses the shot, the shooter is awarded three free-throw attempts. If a player completes a three-pointer while being fouled, the player is awarded one free-throw for a possible 4-point-play.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/three_point_shot

Answer 3

23 feet 9 inches for most of it and it goes down to 22 feet in the corners

Answer 4

23 feet

Answer 5

23 feet.