<image>As shown in the figure, during the long jump competition, Xiaoming jumps from point $$A$$ and lands at point $$B$$ in the sandpit. The long jump distance is $$4.2$$ meters. Therefore, the distance from the jump-off point to the landing point is _______________ $$4.2$$ meters. (Fill in with "greater than", "less than", or "equal to") 