I don't think you have any control of this pointer length when you place a label with the 'Simple' geometry method (which is what the 'label selected elements' uses).
You can control only the pointer staring angle.
But if you place individually with the 'Detailed' geometry method, you get to place the 3 points of the pointer line where you want them.
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